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CONSUMINGLearning Goals Expectations Activities53. Knows and understandsthe benefits ofcomparison shopping.a. Explain what comparison shopping is and howit is done.b. Interpret product label information andexplain how this information can be used tomake purchasing decisions (e.g. food labelsgive nutritional information, clothing labelsgive washing instructions).c. Describe differences between brand name andgeneric products.d. Distinguish between “fads” and necessitieswhen purchasing products.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, Compare the Price, p. 32.Money Pals, Part II, C. 2, Be a Smart Shopper, p. 16-25.PAYA, Module 1, Budget, p. 29-52.Ready, Set, Fly! Budgeting #9.Ready, Set, Fly! Budgeting #11.Practical Money Skills, Practice Comparative Shopping -http://www.practicalmoneyskills.com/english/students/level.php?id=454. Knows and understandswhere and how to shopfor clothes.55. Knows how tocomparison shop for abig purchase (e.g.,bicycle, computer,stereo, TV).56. Knows how tocomparison shop foritems to furnish one’sfirst apartment.a. State important characteristics of clothes whenbuying.b. Specify several appropriate places whereclothes may be obtained.c. Explain how to comparison shop for clothes.d. Tell the difference between fads andnecessities when purchasing products.a. Identify and prioritize the essential qualities ofthe item to be purchased (e.g., bicycleoptions).b. Collect information about the choicesavailable on the market.c. Evaluate pros and cons of each choice.a. Identify and prioritize the essential qualities ofthe item to be purchased (e.g., bed, linens,furniture, microwave).b. Collect information about the choicesavailable on the market (e.g., consumerreports, discount stores, consignment shops).c. Evaluate pros and cons of each choice.Life Skills Activities for Children, Obtaining Clothing, p. 127-128.Life Skills Activities for Children, Let’s Go Shopping, p. 135-136.Money Pals, Part II, C. 2, Be a Smart Shopper, p. 16-25.Pocket Guide, Things to Think About When Shopping forClothes, p. 55.Pocket Guide Instructions, Shopping for Clothes, p. 152-154.Making It on Your Own, Comparison Shopping, p. 41.Creative Life Skills Activities, Activity 46, Furnishing YourApartment Contest.I Can Do It, Furnishing with Old and New, p. 23-31.Life Skills Guidebook 103©2004 by Casey Family Programs.