1/31/20 - Day 18 - Smart Consumer Qui

Bellwork:

I am not here today. Please follow the agenda below.

Objectives:

• Demonstrate knowledge of the Smart Consumer unit. 

Agenda:

1. Review your study guide, ensure it is in your Consumer Ed folder. 
2. Smart Consumer Quiz
3. Missing/Late Work

1/30/20 - Day 17 - Smart Consumer Review

Bellwork:

Ensure you have your items from yesterday completed.

Objectives:

• Review the Smart Consumer Unit.

Agenda:

1. Complaint Email Follow Up:
• Overall good tone
• Limit threatening language ("or I'll sue you")
2. Smart Consumer Quiz TOMORROW - Review Guide

1/29/20 - Day 16 - Right to Be Heard/Redress

Bellwork:

Feedback from Complaint Emails:

• PROOFREAD
• "I" is always capitalized.  Many other things require capitalization too.
• Know the difference between their, they're, and there
• BE SPECIFIC AND CONCISE
• What did you already attempt to get your problem solved?
• Many of your emails were WAY too long. At the very least, break up your email into multiple paragraphs.
• FORMATTING
• Paragraphs do NOT get indented in emails. Skip a line between paragraphs.
• The body of the email should be BELOW the greeting with a line skipped between.
• I got WAY too many emails without a subject line- this shows a lack of attention to detail and not enough professionalism.  While we're at it, the subject lines need to be more descriptive.
• If you have an auto-signature, you do NOT need to sign your name at the bottom- that just leads to your name being there twice.
• OTHER
• Address a specific person if possible, if not, use "To Whom It May Concern" or "Culver's Management"- do not just say "Dear Culver's"; the company is not a person. You could also just say "Hello".
• Don't tell them how to run their business.
• Don't put employee names in parentheses.

Objectives:

• Identify real-world examples of violations of consumer rights

Agenda:

1. Wrap Up Discussion: The Devil We Know
2. Complaint Email Revisions
3. Discussion Board: Online Reviews
• Post
• Respond to at least 3 classmates

1/28/20 - Day 15 - The Devil We Know Wrap Up

Bellwork:


I am not here today. Please follow the agenda below. We have a quiz on Friday so work diligently so you are ready. 

Objectives:

• Relate documentary to course materials. 
• Exercise our Right to Redress.

Agenda:

1. Complete the bottom portion of the Devil We Know Viewing Guide - ensure I can view this from your Consumer Ed folder. 
2. Right to Redress - Complaint Email 
• Writing a Complaint Email
• Use the planning doc to prepare a WELL WRITTEN email. 
• Send that email to me once you have it completed.

1/27/20 - Day 14 - The Devil We Know

Bellwork:

Skim this article. What are your thoughts?

Objectives:

• Observe examples of Consumer Rights in action. 

Agenda:

1. Drinking Water Contaminants - article discussion
2. Documentary: The Devil We Know
• Viewing Guide

1/24/20 - Day 13 - The Devil We Know

Bellwork:

Skim this article. What are your thoughts?

Objectives:

• Observe examples of Consumer Rights in action. 

Agenda:

1. Drinking Water Contaminants - article discussion
2. Documentary: The Devil We Know

1/23/20 - Day 12 - Consumer Safety

Bellwork:

Scroll through this list of 24 Stunningly Dumb Warning Labels

Objectives:

• Explain the purpose of different safety warnings
• Investigate ways to be informed about safety

Agenda:

1. How Safe are Everyday Items?
• Use the chart handed out in class
2. Waivers
1. Waterpark Death
2. What are you agreeing to???
• Epic Air
• Knockerball Chicago

1/22/20 - Day 11 - Recap

Bellwork:

Welcome back! I missed you all. Be prepared to share something about your long weekend! I saw from your emails that many of you did some great things!

Objectives:

• Catch up on assignments missing. 

Agenda:

1. Recap of:
• Consumer Protection Agencies 
• Ensure you complete the matching
• Selling Practices - Scenarios
2. Complete missing assignments. 

1/21/20 - Day 10 - Selling Practices

Bellwork:

I am not here today. Please follow the agenda below. This should all be complete BEFORE the end of the period.

Objectives:

• Differentiate between deception and fraud
• Examine different selling practices used by companies

Agenda:

1. Take a look at the Too Good to be True Hall of Fame
2. Watch the video at Amazon- Buyer Beware
3. Complete the Wrong, Illegal, Both, or Neither Scenarios (ensure this is in your Consumer Ed folder)
4. In an email to Mrs. Lakdawala answer the following questions:
• Is it deceptive for companies to sell products that make exaggerated claims? Shoes that can tone your butt, etc.
• Do you think it is ethical for Amazon to sell products that are of low quality or not up to standards of business practices in the United States?
• What is the difference between an unethical business practice and an illegal business practice? Provide an example.
• Tell me 1 think you did over the long weekend! :)

1/17/20 - Day 9 - Consumer Protection Agencies

Bellwork:

I am not here today. Please follow the agenda below.

Objectives:

• Examine the role of different consumer protection agencies

Agenda:

1. Consumer Protection Agencies (paper copy in class)
• Matching Quick Check (last item in the folder called "Consumer Protection Agencies- Matching")
• You CAN use the chart to help you complete this "quiz".  Chart needs to be turned in at the end of the period.

1/16/20 - Day 8 - Decision Making Process

Bellwork:

Think about decision making, what process do you take when making choices?

Objectives:

• Apply the rational decision making process when making choices
• Recognize the effects of decisions

Agenda:

1. Recap of your Right to Information
2. Basic Economics
• Decision Making Process (hard copy handed out in class)

1/15/20 - Day 7 - Right to Be Informed

Bellwork:

How did you decide which electives to take while in high school?

• Be ready to share your answer with the class!

Objectives:

• Identify different sources of information for consumers
• Assess the credibility/reliability of different sources

Agenda:

1. Sources of Information Scenarios
• Pros and Cons
2. Exit Ticket
• Identify a decision you have coming up - what is that decision and what sources of information will you use and why?

1/14/20 - Day 6 - Right to a Healthy Environment

Bellwork:

Take a look at the ACTUAL Consumer Rights
Objectives:

• Recognize the need for consumer education
• Investigate the effects of an unhealthy environment

Agenda:

1. Rights/Responsibility Brainstorm
2. The Right to a Healthy Environment

1/13/20 - Day 5 - Consumer Rights

Bellwork:

Answer these questions:

1. When you hear the term Bill Of Rights, what comes to mind? 
2. What did you eat for breakfast? 
3. What do you plan to eat for dinner? 
4. What is your favorite food to eat?
5. Have you ever got sick after eating food? 
6. How would you feel if you found a dead mouse in your food (see image)
7. What would you do? 

Objectives:

• Examine the relationship between rights and responsibilities. 

Agenda:

1. Finish up & submit your Reality Check
2. The Jungle: Introduction to Consumerism
3. Discussion Questions
4. Brainstorm: Rights vs Responsibilities

1/10/20 - Day 4 - Lifestyle Reality Check

Bellwork:

Overspending to "Keep Up"

Objectives:

• Investigate outcomes of possible life choices

Agenda:

1. Career & Lifestyle Reality Check
• Submit in Schoology once complete

1/9/20 - Day 3 - Reality Check

Bellwork:

Think about it...what kind of lifestyle do you want to have when you are 25? 55? 75?

Objectives:

• Brainstorm the type of lifestyle you want to have in the future
• Determine if career choices can meet lifestyle needs

Agenda:

1. Consumer Choices Would You Rather?
2. Consumer Ed Intro & Reality Check
3. Assignment: Part 1 Career & Lifestyle Reality Check

1/8/20 - Day 2 - Get to Know You!

Bellwork:

Grab a seat, (re)introduce yourself to your neighbors.

Objectives:

• Learn about yourself
• Learn about your classmates

Agenda:

1. Get to...
• Period 1 Know Your Neighbor
2. Consumer Choices Would You Rather?
3. Syllabus

1/7/20 - Day 1 - Welcome to Consumer Ed!

Bellwork:

Please take a seat wherever you would like. Introduce yourself to those around you!

Class Objectives:

• Learn about each other
• Share about yourself

Agenda:

1. Pic Share - Mrs. Lakdawala & You!
2. Log In To Schoology - Find this Bellwork & Agenda
3. Complete the Get to Know You form
4. Get to Know Your Neighbor