What are the positive features of this resource?**
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.
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.htmWhat are the positive features of this resource?**
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.