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Carr, Patricia – Learning, 1985
Information and resources are provided for teachers in developing a unit to help students become smarter consumers and understand the purposes of merchandise packaging. (DF)
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Consumer Protection, Elementary Education, Learning Activities
Carr, Patricia – Learning, 1983
Background information, learning activities, and educational resources for a lesson unit on food additives is provided. Advantages and disadvantages of additives are discussed. (PP)
Descriptors: Consumer Education, Educational Resources, Elementary Secondary Education, Foods Instruction
Meyers, Susan; Arnold, Anne Jurmu – Learning, 1982
Learning activities to help encourage students' consumer awareness and develop their consumer skills are suggested. Objectives include teaching students to: (1) distinguish between wants and needs; (2) understand advertising; and (3) read labels and compare prices. Other information sources and reading materials for children are listed. (PP)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Consumer Education, Consumer Protection, Educational Resources
