Original PromptStandard 8: Consumer Decisions and Purchases
Anchoring Standard: ECDFS – A10.10
Substandards:
A. Consumer Decisions
8.1 Identify personal values, goals, needs, and wants and explain how these relate to consumer decisions. (ECDFS – A10.10.1)
8.2 List the key steps in decision-making models and practice this process in consumer situations. (ECDFS – A10.10.2)
8.3 Identify factors that may influence personal values, goals, and consumer choices. (ECDFS – A10.10.3)
B. Consumer Purchases
8.4 Explain...
This resource focuses on helping students distinguish between needs and wants while enhancing their collaborative decision-making skills. Through structured activities and peer interactions, students explore essential life concepts, such as what comprises a 'need' (e.g., food, shelter, clothing, water) versus a 'want' (e.g., toys, games). The document includes prompts for students to articulate their personal needs and wants, utilizing guided sentence structures. It advocates for the '3-Step Decision Model'—Think, Choose, and Check—to facilitate thoughtful choices in various scenarios, such as selecting food options during lunch or evaluating advertisements and products. Additionally, it emphasizes teamwork roles that encourage thorough analysis and informed decision-making regarding product comparisons, such as choosing between different backpacks based on price and features. Overall, it is designed to develop critical thinking and communication skills in young learners.