Class Objectives:
- Research government agencies that protect consumers
- Review for an exam.
Today's Agenda:
- Unit 1 Review Guide Discussion
- Life or Debt Episode (if time)
Resource: Consumer Bill of Rights Slideshow
Friday, January 31st
Bellwork: We will have an exam on The Consumer Rights MONDAY (date change).
Class Objectives:
Today's Agenda:
Resource: Consumer Bill of Rights Slideshow
Class Objectives:
Today's Agenda:
Resource: Consumer Bill of Rights Slideshow
Thursday, January 30th
Bellwork: We will have an exam on The Consumer Rights MONDAY (date change) of next week.
Class Objectives:
Today's Agenda:
Resource: Consumer Bill of Rights Slideshow
Class Objectives:
- Research government agencies that protect consumers
- Review for an exam.
Today's Agenda:
Resource: Consumer Bill of Rights Slideshow
Wednesday, January 29th
Bellwork: We will have an exam on The Consumer Rights on FRIDAY of this week!
Class Objectives:
Today's Agenda:
- Research government agencies that protect consumers
- Review for an exam.
Today's Agenda:
- Consumer Protection Resources/Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
- Better Business Bureau (BBB)
- Food & Drug Administration (FDA)
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- Kohl's Pricing Strategy, FedEx Text Scam, FTC Challenges Merger of Two Companies, FTC Obtains Record Settlement
- Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
- Centers for Disease Control (CDC)
- Unit 1 Review Guide
Tuesday, January 28th
We will have an exam on The Consumer Rights on FRIDAY of this week!
Bellwork: Get out your documentary guide from yesterday's class
Class Objectives:
- Watch a documentary that incorporates consumer rights
Today's Agenda:
- "The Devil We Know" Documentary
- What consumer rights are addressed in this documentary?
- Consumer Protection Resources/Agencies
- Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
- Occupational Safety & Health Administration (OSHA)
- Better Business Bureau (BBB)
- Food & Drug Administration
- Federal Trade Commission (FTC)
- Kohl's Pricing Strategy, FedEx Text Scam, FTC Challenges Merger of Two Companies, FTC Obtains Record Settlement
- Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
Monday, February 27th
Bellwork: Get out your documentary guide from Friday's class
Class Objectives:
Today's Agenda:
Resource: Consumer Bill of Rights Slideshow
Class Objectives:
- Watch a documentary that incorporates consumer rights
Today's Agenda:
- "The Devil We Know" Documentary
- What main consumer issue is being exposed in this documentary?
Resource: Consumer Bill of Rights Slideshow
Friday, January 24th
How many of you have cooking pans like this? > >
Class Objectives:
- Determine opportunity costs
- Watch a documentary that incorporates consumer rights
Today's Agenda:
- Opportunity Cost Scenarios Discussion
- "The Devil We Know" Documentary
- Teflon Pan
Resource: Consumer Bill of Rights Slideshow
Thursday, January 23rd
Bellwork: Competition Entrance Slip
Class Objectives:
Today's Agenda:
Resource: Consumer Bill of Rights Slideshow
Class Objectives:
- Review basic economic concepts such as competition & supply/demand
- Evaluate opportunity costs
Today's Agenda:
- Friday Night Decisions
- Why did you make this choice?
- What would be your second choice?
- What did you give up by making this choice?
- Opportunity Cost
Resource: Consumer Bill of Rights Slideshow
Wednesday, January 22nd
Bellwork: Check out the Burger Joint data from yesterday's activity. Answer the following questions with your group members.
Today's Agenda:
Resource: Consumer Bill of Rights Slideshow
- What happened to the prices, menu options, promotions and quality of the Burger businesses as we progressed through each round?
- Why was it important for the Burger businesses to make these changes?
Class Objectives:
- Examine the right to choose
- Determine how competition affects consumers
Today's Agenda:
- Burger Joint Activity (data)
- Discussion: Competition & Monopolies, Supply & Demand
- Competition Exit Slip
- What are three reasons competition is good for consumers?
- Why are monopolies restricted by the government?
- How does high demand affect prices?
- How does low demand affect prices?
Resource: Consumer Bill of Rights Slideshow
Tuesday, January 21st
Bellwork: Where is your favorite place to get chicken wings? Why?
Today's Agenda:
Resource: Consumer Bill of Rights Slideshow
Class Objectives:
- Examine the right to choose
- Determine how competition affects consumers
Today's Agenda:
- Consumer Right to Choose
- Burger Joint Activity (data)
- Discussion: Competition & Monopolies, Supply & Demand
- Competition Exit Slip
- What are three reasons competition is good for consumers?
- Why are monopolies restricted by the government?
- How does supply and demand affect prices?
Resource: Consumer Bill of Rights Slideshow
Friday, January 17th
Bellwork: Happy Friday!
Today's Agenda:
Class Objectives:
- Discuss the Consumer Rights & Responsibilities
- Examine the Right to Safety
Today's Agenda:
- "Warning Labels" Station Activity (paper version)
- Do you feel these warnings are necessary?
- Why do companies put these warning on their products?
- Right to Safety Links:
- Consumer Product Safety Commission,
- Chicago Food Inspection Reports
- Travel Warnings
- Dumb Warning Labels
- Assignment: Discussion Post
Thursday, January 16th
Bellwork: With your group members, determine the answers to these questions...
Today's Agenda:
- How did the Consumer Movement begin?
- What is the purpose of the Consumer Movement?
- What are the EIGHT Consumer Rights that ALL consumers have?
Class Objectives:
- Discuss the Consumer Rights & Responsibilities
- Examine the Right to Safety
Today's Agenda:
- "Warning Labels" Station Activity (paper version)
- Do you feel these warnings are necessary?
- Why do companies put these warning on their products?
Wednesday, January 15th
Bellwork: Get out your "Jungle Discussion Questions" worksheet from yesterday's class.
Today's Agenda:
Class Objectives:
- Learn about conditions that led to the Consumer Movement
Today's Agenda:
Tuesday, January 14th
Bellwork: With your table, discuss the following questions...- What did you eat for breakfast?
- What do you plan to eat for dinner?
- What are your favorite foods to eat?
- Do you ever get sick after eating food?
- Why don’t you get sick after eating food?
- How would you feel if you found a dead mouse in your bread (see picture)?
- What would you do?
Class Objectives:
- Learn about conditions that led to the Consumer Movement
Today's Agenda:
Monday, January 13th
Bellwork: How was your weekend?
Class Objectives:
Today's Agenda:
Class Objectives:
- Research careers & costs of living
- Determine if your preferred career allows for your preferred lifestyle
Today's Agenda:
- Complete Part 2: Career & Lifestyle Reality Check
Thursday, January 9th - Friday, January 10th
- What does it mean to be a consumer?
- What career do you want to have in your future?
- What lifestyle do you want to have in your future?
Class Objectives:
- Research careers & costs of living
- Determine if your preferred career allows for your preferred lifestyle
Today's Agenda:
- Consumer Ed, Career & Lifestyle Discussion
- Complete Part 1: Career & Lifestyle Reality Check
Wednesday, January 8th
Bellwork:
Class Objectives:
Today's Agenda:
- Open your Chromebook and go to Schoology. Find the Consumer Ed course.
Class Objectives:
- Understand the class procedures & expectations
Today's Agenda:
- Schoology Review, Class Procedures & Expectations
- Daily Agenda
- Syllabus Agreement
- All About You? Form
Tuesday, January 7th
Bellwork:
Class Objectives:
Today's Agenda:
- Welcome to Sheltered Consumer Education! Find a seat and introduce yourself to your classmates sitting near you.
Class Objectives:
- Get to know yourself & your classmates
Today's Agenda:
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