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Consumer Smarts

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Defined by Career Studies 6th-8th Grades and align with Consumer Smarts
FL.M.9.a: explaining ways consumer buying practices are influenced by social factors, economic principles, peer pressure, desire for status and advertising techniques.
FL.M.9.b: exploring the impact of positive and negative effects of advertising techniques (e.g., bandwagon, facts and figures, emotional appeal, endorsement/testimonials, free samples, coupons, use of gimmicks, misleading/false information, social media).
ES.M.1: Practice problem solving skills in a variety of situations to apply to real-world problems.
ES.M.8: Apply reading, writing, mathematics, science and technology skills to authentic, real-world tasks.
ES.M.5: Apply failure as a learning opportunity.
ES.M.13: Exhibit self-control.
FL.M.7: Apply decision making strategies when buying products.
FL.M.8: Compare and evaluate products and services based on major factors (e.g., brand name, price, quality feature, availability) when making consumer decisions.