- As a class, pupils brainstorm the extent to which they consume goods, resources and services, eg food, clothes, heating, lighting, CDs, books, magazines, leisure activities. Pupils make a list of these items.
- In groups, pupils discuss which things on the list are needs and which are wants. What is the difference? Does everyone in the world have the same opportunities and expectations concerning consumption?
- In groups, pupils consider what factors influence their choice of products and services, and why these factors should have an influence. Examples include price, brand, quality, safety, reliability, good product information, benefits to others of buying a product, eg supporting local/national businesses, supporting businesses in less economically developed countries.
- Ask the pupils to consider whether, as consumers, they have enough information to make reasoned and informed decisions. What sorts of things might persuade them to make different choices.
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- know and understand the difference between need and want and that this varies according to individuals' values, attitudes and expectations
- identify what and how we consume, and make the connection between consumption and the availability of resources (including personal income)
- understand how external factors influence our individual choices and the decision-making process
- recognise that consumers make purchasing choices for a range of different reasons, which may be economic, social, political or moral
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