GRADE 8
RESOURCE & TECHNOLOGY
CONSUMER EDUCATION
TERM 3
TERM 3 PROJECT: STEM INTEGRATION – CONSUMER EDUCATION
SCIENCE MATHEMATICS
• Scientific information from local consumer • Calculate weekly and monthly income
protection agencies and government websites • Estimate expenses
• Techniques used to organize tasks in a logical • Compute a budget
sequence
• Calculate simple interest on loans and deposits.
• Time and energy management • Determine the mode, median and mean from a
• Scientific principles associated with work frequency table and use to interpret information
simplification techniques
• Calculate compounded interest using a calculator
• Calculate total cost in a hire purchase agreement
and compare hire purchase price and cost price.
• Calculate discounts and taxes from given
instructions.
Create, manage and
execute a consumer
education campaign.
TECHNOLOGY ‘E’ DESIGN
PROCESS
• Use appropriate software to create flyers, book • Identify the problem (How to sensitize the
markers and design advertisements community about issues relating to consumerism)
• Create a plan for the project by exploring • Brainstorm for solution (exploring creative
creative strategies which can be used to educate strategies which can be used to educate consumers
consumers • Decide on a solution (decide which medium
• Use images, audio and text to create digital story and strategy to use for the campaign
• Display advertisements on community and • Make the solution (Plan the campaign)
schools’ bulletin board. • Present the solution (Launch campaign at school;
• Design personal financial plans set up a display area and provide information to
• Tools and materials used in creating the the public of consumer education)
consumer campaign • Evaluate the solution (Develop a rubric to
• Use of technology and its impact on the evaluate the consumer campaign)
development of project/ideas
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RANGE OF CONTENT TERM 3 PROJECT
The key concepts, skills and knowledge students will learn in this unit are:
• Processes of Management
- Resources of Management
- Time Management
• Work Simplification
- Work Simplification Techniques
• Money Management
- Reasons for preparing a budget
- Steps in preparing a budget
• Consumer Education
- Consumer wants and needs
- Methods of payment for goods and services
- Consumer rights and responsibilities
- Consumer credit
• Advertising
- Purpose and Methods of advertising
- Advertising Techniques
- Effects of Advertising on the consumer and manufacturer
• Career Pathways
About the Project
In this unit students will create, manage and execute a campaign which allows them to apply time and management skills along with work simplification tech-
niques, in order to educate consumers on issues relating to consumerism. The proposed project may be designed as a ‘Youth Consumer Education Campaign’
The concept may/may not be the start-up of a business enterprise but must involve a project where the offering of a service or training is involved. The students
should be encouraged to give careful consideration to conservation and the maximum utilization and satisfaction of resources for the benefit of individuals
and families.
Guidance for the Teacher
The ‘Youth Consumer Education Campaign’ aims to help consumers assess the quality of information they receive in regards to the goods and services they
receive. In carrying out this project, students should work in groups. Each group gets one topic to prepare for the campaign; students can decide which medium
and strategy they will use for the campaign, (E.g. media campaign, internet campaign, march or a display at a community event).
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UNITS OF WORK TERM 3 11 Hours (11 X 1 Hour) Prior Learning
Check that students:
PROJECT TITLE: Family and Consumer Studies • Understand who is a consumer and have experience
making purchases
STRANDS & ATTAINMENT TARGET(S) OBJECTIVES
Strand 1: Creativity and Innovation Students will:
Attainment Target 1 • Demonstrates efficient use of management processes.
Through a project based approach students will be able to apply creativity • Formulate solutions that reflect the effective use of time and energy.
and innovation in the solution of problems. • Demonstrate appropriate work simplification techniques
• Develop realistic budgets
Strand 2: Explore Methods and Procedures
• Examine factors that determine consumer wants and needs
Attainment Target 2
• Discuss the effects of advertising on the consumer
Through a project based approach students will be able to explore Methods
and procedures in solving problems related to Consumer Education. • Display samples of advertisements
• Identify the principles of effective communication
Strand 3: Apply Solution • Solve consumer problems relating to obtaining correct and sufficient
Attainment Target 3 information.
Through a project based approach students will be able to apply appropriate • Research employment and entrepreneurial opportunities in consumer
strategies in finding solutions to identified needs. and resource management.
Strand 4: Career Awareness
Attainment Target 4
Through a project based approach students will develop an awareness of a
range career pathways in consumerism..
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ICT ATTAINMENT TARGETS:
COMMUNICATION AND COLLABORATION - Use technology to communicate ideas and information, and work collaboratively to support individual
needs and contribute to the learning of others.
RESEARCH, CRITICAL THINKING AND DECISION MAKING - Use appropriate digital tools and resources to plan and conduct research, aid critical
thinking, manage projects, solve problems and make informed decisions.
DESIGNING AND PRODUCING - Use digital tools to design and develop creative products to demonstrate their learning and understanding of basic
technology operations.
Science Standards
Exploring science and the environment: Students should learn practically about the key processes of scientific investigation. They should learn to set up their
ownInvestigations to test hypotheses and be able to analyse data. They should learn about the importance of the environment to all living things on earth and
the need to act responsibly towards it. Students should also learn about climate change and its impact
on the environment and on life forms.
Mathematics Standards
• Number: Use the basic operations, number relationships, patterns, number facts, calculators and software to compute and estimate in order to solve real
world problems involving fractions, percentages and decimals.
• Measurement : Use the correct units, tools and attributes to estimate, compare and carry out the processes of measurement to given degree of accuracy
• Statistics: Collect, organize, interpret and represent data and make inferences by applying knowledge of statistics.
Technology Standards
• Students will develop an understanding of engineering design
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Suggested Teaching and Learning Activities Key Skills Assessment Criteria
Students will:
STRAND 1: Creativity and Innovation
Week 1-2
View advertisements giving information about a consumer Conceptualize solutions to problem Assess students’ view of the problem.
product or service. For example an advertisement on cellular
phone calls rates. Discuss information presented in the Critical thinking
advertisement and use personal experiences to indicate
what problems they encountered with the information Plan activities
presented.
How do advertisements affect consumer behaviour? Discuss possible alternatives
How can I assist consumers in acquiring the correct informa-
tion in order to make informed choices?
Analyze societal issues/ problem affecting consumers who
buy into these advertisements or products. Brainstorm to
find solutions to reduce individual, family and consumer
related problems.
Note: The major issues in the scenario/advertisements above
are consumer related issues. As a result the students could
embark on a ‘Youth Consumer Education Campaign’, to
sensitize the school and wider community about the issue
relating to consumerism and provide strategies and solutions
to the problem.
STRAND 2: Explore Methods and Procedures
Week 3
Processes of Management
Use the jigsaw classroom to present information on resources Communicate information Assess students application of the concept
and processes of management. Research and Collect information and skills in creating the blog
Use hypotethical scenarios and apply management processes Report(verbal and written)
to individual and family related activities, giving clear indica- Explore ideas
tion of time and energy management.
Observe
In projects groups, plan strategies to be used in Consumer
Education Campaign.
Design a rubric (e.g. a workflow chart) to outline the planning
stages of the campaign.
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Suggested Teaching and Learning Activities Key Skills Assessment Criteria
Week 4
Work Simplification
Conduct field visits e.g. factories, hotels etc. and interview Use multimedia sources
workers to gather information on techniques used to organ- Dramatize skills
ize tasks in a logical sequence. Use images, audio and text to
Organize activities
create digital story and present to the class.
Role-play hypothetical scenarios in which several tech-
niques may be used in managing individual tasks and family
activities.
In project groups, organize activities for the campaign.
Week 5-6
Money Management
Record personal expenditure over a period and use it to Data analysis Test for knowledge of the principles of man-
determine reasons and steps in preparing a realistic budget. agement.
Design a personal financial plan and have classmates cri-
tique the plan.
Analyse budget from various sources and group according
to type.
Create realistic budgets for individuals and families using
spreadsheet software
Create an estimate of the expenses for the campaign and
present information on a spreadsheet
Week 7
Consumer Education
In groups, collect consumer information from local consum-
er protection agencies and government websites. Display
information collected on bulletin/poster board for other
students to view.
Use multimedia presentation to create and present informa-
tion on consumer rights and responsibilities.
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Suggested Teaching and Learning Activities Key Skills Assessment Criteria
Week 8
Advertisements
Analyze a group of advertisements collected over a certain Create documents Peer assessment of advertisements
time perioid. Create multimedia presentation • Most informative
Which advertisement gives factual information? • Most persuasive
Which techniques/appeals are used? • Best image
Prepare a log of advertisements for certain time period • Best slogan
(Saturday morning, afternoons, and weekday evenings).
Compare the types of products advertised and the
techniques used to influence consumer behaviour.
Display samples of actual advertisements according to the
technique used. (These can be from magazines, newspapers
or coupon advertisement).
Discuss the effects of advertisement on the consumer and
manufacturers.
Use appropriate software to design an advertisement
for the ‘Youth Consumer Education Campaign’. Display
advertisements on community and schools’ bulletin board
Week 9-10
Applying Solutions
In project groups, establish a committee and assign different
tasks such as planning, advertising etc. to group members.
Use appropriate software to create flyers, book markers etc.
to be distributed to participants during the campaign.
Establish a BLOG/ or suggest internet link that individuals Create a blog Blog and records gives evidence of the
can visit to obtain information on consumer education. Implement solutions success of project
Launch the campaign at school; set up a display area and Construct report and record
provide information to the public on consumer education. findings
Design an instrument to assess and report on the campaigns’
success.
STRAND 4: Career Education
Week 11
Research online/offline and present on careers in Consumer Conduct electronic research
Education
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Learning Outcomes
Students will be able to:
aDemonstrate efficient use of time and energy
aApply management skills and processes to organizing tasks within the family, school and community.
aUse work simplification techniques to simplify work
aAppreciate the need for personal and family financial planning
aDevelop realistic budgets as an instrument for managing family resources.
aMake choices to satisfy individuals and family needs and wants
aEducate consumers about issues relating to consumerism
aAnalyze the impact of consumer advertising on the choice of goods and services..
Points to Note Extended Learning
• It is important that safety is reinforced throughout the implementation Investigate Consumer Protection Agencies in other Caribbean territories
of the activities planned for campaign. and compare the services offered.
• The teacher must emphasize the project based approach in the Students can collaborate with local consumer protection agencies and
planning of the activities for the campaign. plan a Parish Campaign.
• Students should be encouraged to demonstrate appreciation for the
protection of the environment.
• It is important to highlight career development in the execution of the
project.
• Students should be encouraged to practice safe behaviour when using
digital media or searching for information on the internet.
Resources Key Vocabulary
Books, computers, billboards, Printing paper, Internet, Multimedia devices, Consumerism, advertising, money management, resources,
Community facilities work simplification, plan, organize, implement, control, evaluate
Links to other subjects
Language Arts: Demonstrate competence in speaking to advocate on behalf of consumers.
Visual Arts: Design and create graphics in advertising.
ICT: Demonstrating competencies in using a variety of multimedia/audio-visual equipment.
Business: Apply business principles in the planning and implementation of the campaign.
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