Consumer Science : Consumer Education

Consumer Education

All the databases under the ARTICLES tab may also be searched for consumer education topics.

Consider using terms such as lesson plans, learning activities, teaching methods, and teaching games along with the topic area.

GEM: the Gateway for Educational Materials
Mid-continent Research for Education and Learning (McREL) Lesson Plan Library
Lesson Planet
"The search engine for teachers"
WebQuest.Org
A WebQuest is an inquiry-oriented lesson format in which most or all the information that learners work with comes from the web.

National Standards for Family and Consumer Sciences Education
"the framework for national, state, and local programs that prepare students for family life, work life, and careers in Family and Consumer Sciences"
Wisconsin Model Academic Standards for Family & Consumer Education
All standards, including the above are available at Wisconsin Model Academic Standards.

LifeSmarts
A flexible classroom or group activity that uses team competition to help teens (9th - 12th grade) become smart and responsible consumers. Covers personal finance, health, safety, the environment, technology, and consumer rights and responsibilities. A national competition is held each spring. Operated by the National Consumers League, this site includes teaching resources for coaches.
Consumer Jungle
Free consumer education curriculum for high school educators that includes interactive online activities and printable classroom handouts. Teacher resouces include unit and activity plans, student learning objectives, and applicable national standards.