Consumer+Rights+and+Shopping

=What is the name of this resource= =? Consumer Reports Lesson Plan 1: Introducing //Consumer Reports// Magazine=

=Where is it available?/How much does it cost?= = = =Online. Available at no cost.=

=**URL:**= http://www.consumersunion.org/other/teaching/1-1.htm = = =What are the positive features of this resource?**=

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Resource offers a choice of three effective and engaging lesson plans incorporating student activities which are relevant to the Consumer Choice topic. The lesson plans are comprehensive with answers provided to questions.======

=**Are there any issues that teachers should be aware of when using this resource?**= The resource is linked to an American Consumer Choice Magazine called Consumer Reports which may not be available in Australia. This does not affect the usefulness as a resource as any reference made to the Magazine can be ignored and left out. Alternatively, educators may choose to utilise the Australian substitute of this magazine - Choice Magazine - to complete the activities and questions relevant to the magazine.

=**What suggestions can you make for the use of this resource in the classroom?**= Ask students to discuss the word conumer by raising the three questions located in the section "Before Reading". Students then complete the questionnaire which is located in the Student Activity - A1: Consumer Survey section of the resource. Educators then follow then activity plan as prescribed.