Introduction
It is all too common for us to go over budget when vising the grocery store. We accidentally buy more than what we need or sometimes even forget to buy what we came for.
In this Webquest, you will become a responsible consumer. By comparing products, prioritizing needs over wants, analyzing value and evaluating your purchases.
Task
For this webquest, students are given scenarios where they will have to demonstrate wise buying decisions.
Each group will be given a purchasing scenario and budget manage. After which each group must:
- Show how they prioritized needs and wants.
-Compare product prices, quality, warranties and reviews.
- Staying on budget while deciding purchases that hold value.
Materials:
Internet/Data
Pen and Paper
Calculator
They will give a presentation on the following process. Once the activity is complete, students are to reflect or give insight to their experiences and relating it to consumer rights and responsibilities.
Process
STEP 1: Explore and read about ways to be a responsible consumer.
Resources to check out:
Article: "How to be a smart consumer" by Brittany Planos.
Link:https://www.ubt.com/learning-center/blogs/how-be-smart-consumer
Video: " Being a critical consumer: how to make smart purchases " By GoHenry
Link: https://youtu.be/sUgfqLzvDSE
Step 2: Student will be divided into groups of 4. Each group will be given a scenario and budget.
Group 1: Buying school supplies for a 3D recreation of house project.
Budget: ₱300
Group 2: Planning a healthy family meal for the week.
Budget: ₱5,000
Group 3: Purchasing a Laptop for school purposes.
Budget: ₱14,000
Group 4: Buying a new electric stove.
Budget: ₱1,300
Step 3: Each group will be then create a shopping list based on their assigned scenario.
The shopping list must also include:
- Needs
- Wants
- Alternative Products/Brands
- Written warranties
Step 4: After the shopping list is finalized, students must evaluate quality, value and reviews for the products they have put in their shopping lists.
Step 5: When they have finalized which of the following products they consider buying, they must calculate how much they have spent and saved.
They must also be ready to answer the following questions:
> What they bought
> Why they chose those products
> How they saved money
> Consumer rights/responsibilities involved
Step 6: The students must present their process and results in a presentation.
Step 7: Lastly, Students will write an individual reflection or learning insight that answers the following guide questions:
1. Which product offered the best value?
2. Did advertising and packaging influence your decision?
3. How can consumers avoid being misled?
4. Why is budgeting important?
Evaluation
| Criteria | Excellent (A) | Good (B) | Needs Improvement (C) |
| Budgeting | Successfully Budgeted the money. | Almost Budgeted the money. | Needs Improvement in budgeting. |
| Creativity | Concise and Creative Presentation | Well done but missing elements. | Needs Improvement in presenting. |
| Resourcefulness | Very resourceful in shopping list. | Partial Resourcefulness in shopping list | Needs Improvement in shopping list. |
Conclusion
You have successfully completed the shopping challenge.
Through this actvity you have developed the following skills:
● Critical thinking
● Budgeting
● Decision-making
● Consumer awareness
Use those following skills to continue being a responsible consumer because not only does it impact your personal finances, but your consumer decisions have a long term impact in the economy, fair bussiness practices, consumer rights and environmental sustainability.
Being a responsible consumer is being a responsible citizen. Thank you!