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LESSON PLAN

Nov. 21, 2007

Economy

Topics: 1. Money management; 2. Daily Living ; 3. Economic decision-making

Standard 4: Understands how knowledge and skills related to consumer and resources management affect the well-being of individuals, families, and society

Benchmark 9.  Understands how purchasing decisions relate to wants, needs, goals, values, and standards

Discussion Questions

  1. What is the single most powerful factor affecting the economy?

  2. Why do you think teens have such an impact on the economy?

  3. What is "Black Friday"?

  4. How do retail stores try to boost consumer confidence?

Media Literacy

How much of an impact do you think the media has on consumers during the holidays?


Writing Experience

Imagine you own an electronics store. Use one page to create an advertisement for your store. Use sales and other creative ideas to encourage consumer confidence.

 


Vocabulary

- Consumer

- Consumer Confidence

- Supply

- Demand

- Black Friday

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