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CONSUMINGLearning Goals Expectations Activities57. Knows and understandsways to shop on abudget.a. Describe two ways one’s shopping habitsimpact one’s spending plan.b. Identify three alternative shopping options(e.g., flea markets, department stores,newspaper ads, second hand shops, garagesales, mail order, Internet, discount outlets,and lay-away).c. Compare the good and bad points of differentshopping options.d. Explain when and how to look for sales (e.g.,summer items go on sale after July 4 th , whitesales offer discounts on sheets and towels).e. Explain where to find and how to use couponsto save money.Developing Your Vision, C. 3.I’m Getting Ready, Comparison Shop! LG-9.I’m Getting Ready, Visit a Thrift Shop, LG-10.I Know Where I am Going, Part II, C. 2, I Don’t Want to Be aShopping Fool, p. 14-25.Making It on Your Own, Shopping with Coupons, p. 42Money Pals, Part II, C. 2, Be a Smart Shopper, p. 16-25.PAYA, Module 1, Personal Budget, p. 9-63.PAYA, Module 1, Shopping Skills, p. 113-121.Ready, Set, Fly! Budgeting #6.Ready, Set, Fly! Budgeting #9.f. Compare the cost of three items at twodifferent shops.58. Can shop economicallyfor everyday items (e.g.personal care products,food, school supplies).a. Find and use coupons.b. Explain unit pricing.c. Interpret and use unit pricing information toselect the best buy for one’s budget.d. Interpret and use product label information toselect the best buy.e. Compare prices on different brands to get thebest price.f. Use two alternative shopping options to getthe best price (e.g., flea markets, classifiedads, thrift shops, yard sales, catalogs, outlets).I Know Where I am Going, Part II, C. 2, I Don’t Want to Be aShopping Fool, p. 14-25.Making It on Your Own, Unit Pricing, p. 31.Money Pals, Part II, C. 2, Be a Smart Shopper, p. 16-25.PAYA, Module 1, Budget, p. 29-54.PAYA, Module 1, Shopping Skills, p. 113-121.Ready, Set, Fly! Personal Hygiene #4.Life Skills Guidebook 77©2004 by Casey Family Programs.