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Primary Level - Lesson Plan 1 and 2

Into: Lesson Plans & Tools: Personal finance management Lesson Plans - Competence 1 : Managing finances Lesson Plans

Personal Finance Management - Competence 1 Age group: Year 5 (9-10 years) Lesson Title: My Pocket Money: How I Get It. How I Spend It. Time: 2 sessions of 90 minutes Curriculum context: Mathematics - Develop and refine (money calculations); problems involving ‘real life’ (money) PSD - Decision making Learning outcomes: Skills: identify priorities plan effective use of pocket money handle information wisely Attitudes: appreciate the value of money be responsible for own and other (...) Read more

Primary level , Sustainability , Citizenship , Literacy , Mathematics , PSD , Numeracy , Consumer Skills

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Secondary Level - Lesson Plan 1 and 2

Into: Lesson Plans & Tools: Personal finance management Lesson Plans - Competence 1 : Managing finances Lesson Plans

Personal Finance Management - Competence 1 Age group: Form 3 / 4 (13-15 years) Lesson Title: The Importance Of Budgeting Ones Income Time: 4 sessions of 45 minutes Curriculum context: Home Economics - Budgeting Business Studies - Background to business; budgeting PSD - Management skills; budgeting Social Studies - Consumerist society Learning outcomes: Skills: distinguish between a need and a want identify priorities to be considered when planning a budget analyse (...) Read more

Secondary level , Sustainability , Citizenship , Literacy , Social Studies , PSD , Home Economics , Business Studies , Numeracy , Consumer Skills

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Adult Level - Lesson Plan 1

Into: Lesson Plans & Tools: Personal finance management Lesson Plans - Competence 1 : Managing finances Lesson Plans

Personal Finance Management - Competence 1 Age group: Adults Lesson Title: Different Methods Of Payment Time: 2 sessions of 45 minutes Curriculum context: Suitable for adults of all ages, particularly those who need to start managing their own finances and have recently opened a current account Learning outcomes: Skills: compare the pros and cons when choosing which method of payment to use when purchasing an item Attitudes: be a responsible consumer when paying for goods (...) Read more

Adults , Literacy , Numeracy , Consumer Skills

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Primary Level - Lesson Plan 1

Into: Lesson Plans & Tools: Personal finance management Lesson Plans - Competence 2 : Assessing financial risk Lesson Plans

Personal Finance Management - Competence 2 Age group: Year 5 (9-10 years) Lesson Title: All About Shopping Time: 4 sessions of 45 minutes Curriculum context: PSD: Decision making, problem solving, assertiveness and conflict management Learning outcomes: Skills: critically reflect on reasons for buying certain products and making use of various services debate on the potential of money for causing conflict Attitudes: appreciate that other people may be adversely affected by their (...) Read more

Primary level , Citizenship , Literacy , PSD , Consumer Skills

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Secondary Level - Lesson Plan 1

Into: Lesson Plans & Tools: Personal finance management Lesson Plans - Competence 2 : Assessing financial risk Lesson Plans

Personal Finance Management - Competence 2 Age group: Form 4 (14 years) Lesson Title: The R and R of a Consumer Time: 2 sessions of 45 minutes Curriculum context: Home Economics: Consumer rights and responsibilities Textiles Studies - Consumer rights and responsibilities; Consumer protection PSD: Rights and obligations of consumers Social Studies: The meaning of rights and responsibilities Business Studies: The business environment Design and Technology: Through various topics (...) Read more

Secondary level , Citizenship , Literacy , Consumer Rights , Social Studies , PSD , Home Economics , Design & Technology , Business Studies , Textiles Studies , Consumer Skills

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Adult Level - Lesson Plan 1

Into: Lesson Plans & Tools: Personal finance management Lesson Plans - Competence 2 : Assessing financial risk Lesson Plans

Personal Finance Management - Competence 2 Age group: Adults Lesson Title: Choose this? Choose that? Time: 2 sessions of 45 minutes Curriculum context: Adults interested in analysing what influences their consumer choices and how they can make wiser consumer choices Learning outcomes: Skills: Identify priorities when purchasing an item Opt for planned buying rather than impulse buying Gain information before buying something Critically evaluate offers given when purchasing an item (...) Read more

Adults , Literacy , Consumer Skills

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Primary Level - Lesson Plan 1 and 2

Into: Lesson Plans & Tools: Safe and healthy consumers Lesson Plans - Competence 1 : Using and evaluating information Lesson Plans

Food Safety Competence 1: Learners are able to distinguish between information and advertising for food / health products and evaluate them Title: Bacteria…No Way! Time: 2 sessions of 45 minutes Target audience: Years 5 / 6 (9-10 years) Curriculum context: Science: Classify food into basic categories and use such information to build a healthy diet PSD: Keeping safe; personal hygiene Learning Outcomes: Skills: use products safely make informed choices based on evaluating (...) Read more

Primary level , Literacy , Science , PSD , Consumer Skills

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Secondary Level - Lesson Plan 1

Into: Lesson Plans & Tools: Safe and healthy consumers Lesson Plans - Competence 1 : Using and evaluating information Lesson Plans

Food Safety Competence 1: Learners are able to distinguish between information and advertising for food / health products and evaluate them Title: Bacteria - Keep them away! Time: 1 session of 90 minutes Target audience: Secondary Students (Form 2 / 3) Curriculum Context: Home Economics - The causes and prevention of contamination, spoilage and food poisoning Food Technology - Harmful and beneficial effects of microbes; microbes in food industry; food spoilage, poisoning and (...) Read more

Secondary level , Literacy , Biology , Home Economics , Food Technology , Consumer Skills

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Adult Level - Lesson Plan 1

Into: Lesson Plans & Tools: Safe and healthy consumers Lesson Plans - Competence 1 : Using and evaluating information Lesson Plans

Food Labelling Competence 1: Learners are able to come to terms with the purposes of food labelling Title: Be Food Label Savvy! Time: 1 session of 90 minutes Target audience: Adults Curriculum context: Suitable for adults of all ages, particularly those interested in food and health, food production and food technology. Learning Outcomes: Skills: Read and interpret a food label Identify what to seek on a food label to meet specific dietary needs Attitudes: Understand the (...) Read more

Adults , Literacy , Consumer Skills

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Primary Level - Lesson Plan 1

Into: Lesson Plans & Tools: Safe and healthy consumers Lesson Plans - Competence 2 : Applying consumer knowledge to health management Lesson Plans

Safe and Healthy Consumers – Competence 2 Age group: Year 3 (7-8 years) Lesson Title: Healthier Teeth, Wonderful Smile! Time: 2 sessions of 45 minutes Curriculum context: PSD: My body - the importance of healthy eating; what foods are healthy and why English: vocabulary building, shared reading, sequencing Learning outcomes: Skills Be able to communicate likes and dislikes Attitudes Demonstrate willingness to take responsibility for ones health Knowledge and understanding (...) Read more

Primary level , Literacy , English , PSD , Consumer Skills

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Secondary Level - Lesson Plan 1

Into: Lesson Plans & Tools: Safe and healthy consumers Lesson Plans - Competence 2 : Applying consumer knowledge to health management Lesson Plans

Safe and Healthy Consumers – Competence 2 Age group: Form 3 (13-14 years) Lesson Title: A Healthier Lifestyle for Healthier Living Time: 90 minutes Curriculum context: Home Economics: The concept of health; the dietary guidelines PSD: To review the importance of healthy eating habits PE: Health-related fitness Learning outcomes: Skills Be able to communicate likes and dislikes Be able to make informed choices Attitudes Demonstrate willingness to take responsibility for ones health (...) Read more

Secondary level , Citizenship , Literacy , PSD , PE , Home Economics , Consumer Skills

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Adult Level - Lesson Plan 1

Into: Lesson Plans & Tools: Safe and healthy consumers Lesson Plans - Competence 2 : Applying consumer knowledge to health management Lesson Plans

Safe and Healthy Consumers – Competence 2 Age group: Adults Lesson Title: Choosing Medical Products Safely: The Sensible Way Time: 1 session of 90 - 120 minutes Curriculum context: Adults keen on learning about safety issues related to health care and self-medication Learning outcomes: Skills Be able to handle information effectively Be able to make informed choices Attitudes Demonstrate willingness to act responsibly Knowledge and understanding Outline how consumer behaviour (...) Read more

Adults , Literacy , Consumer Skills

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Primary Level - Lesson Plan 1

Into: Lesson Plans & Tools: Responsible consumers Lesson Plans - Competence 1 : Reflecting on and evaluating consumption patterns Lesson Plans

Responsible Consumers - Competence 1 Age group: Year 4 (7-8 years) Lesson Title: I can make a difference! Time: 2 sessions of 45 minutes Curriculum context: Science – Sharing our world PSD – Environment (to understand what recycling is, to identify how recycling makes a difference etc.) Learning outcomes: Skills: use information to make responsible decisions affecting sustainability Attitudes: appreciate that individual consumer choices impact on wider society Knowledge and (...) Read more

Primary level , Sustainability , Citizenship , Literacy , Science , PSD , Consumer Skills

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Secondary Level - Lesson Plan 1

Into: Lesson Plans & Tools: Responsible consumers Lesson Plans - Competence 1 : Reflecting on and evaluating consumption patterns Lesson Plans

Responsible Consumers - Competence 1 Age group: Form 3 (13-14 years) Lesson Title: Good Buys: How Do I Choose? Time: 90 minutes Curriculum Context: Home Economics – Shops and shopping practices Textile Studies - Wardrobe planning for different occasions for people with different budgets, ages and figure types Social Studies – Advertising; Consumerist Society Business Studies – Business Ethics (be compliant with health and safety regulations and practices) Design and Technology – (...) Read more

Secondary level , Sustainability , Citizenship , Literacy , Consumer Rights , Social Studies , Home Economics , Design & Technology , Business Studies , Textiles Studies , Consumer Skills

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Adult Level - Lesson Plan 1

Into: Lesson Plans & Tools: Responsible consumers Lesson Plans - Competence 1 : Reflecting on and evaluating consumption patterns Lesson Plans

Responsible Consumers - Competence 1 Age group: Adults Lesson Title: Supporting fair trade Time: 2 sessions of 45 minutes Curriculum context: Suitable for adults of all ages, particularly those interested in being responsible citizens and consumers when making purchases Learning Outcomes: Skills: use information to make responsible decisions related to fair trade and ethical consumerism Attitudes: responsibility for choosing goods and services appreciate that some people do (...) Read more

Adults , Sustainability , Citizenship , Literacy , Consumer Rights , Consumer Skills

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Primary Level - Lesson Plan 1

Into: Lesson Plans & Tools: Responsible consumers Lesson Plans - Competence 2 : Analysing product quality and promoting sustainability Lesson Plans

Responsible Consumers - Competence 2 Age group: Year 3 or Year 4 (7-9 years) Lesson Title: Be a Green Tourist! Time: 2 sessions of 45 minutes Curriculum context: Social Studies - L-uzu tal-art, rizorsi u tibdil; stili ta’ hajja u harsien ambjentali (Use of land, resources and change; lifestyle and protection of the environment) English – With support, use appropriate and grammatically correct language to communicate meaningfully and with a purpose; discussions Learning outcomes: (...) Read more

Primary level , Sustainability , Citizenship , Literacy , Social Studies , English , Consumer Skills

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Secondary Level - Lesson Plan 1

Into: Lesson Plans & Tools: Responsible consumers Lesson Plans - Competence 2 : Analysing product quality and promoting sustainability Lesson Plans

Responsible Consumers - Competence 2 Age group: Form 3 or Year 4 (13-15 years) Lesson Title: Are You a Sustainable Consumer? Time: 90 minutes Curriculum Context: Home Economics – The choice of goods and services with the minimal impact on the environment; factors which influence consumer choices Textiles Studies – Textiles and the environment; Wardrobe planning for different occasions for people with different budgets, ages and figure types Design and Technology – Understand how (...) Read more

Secondary level , Sustainability , Citizenship , Literacy , Consumer Rights , Home Economics , Design & Technology , Textiles Studies , Consumer Skills

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Adult Level - Lesson Plan 1

Into: Lesson Plans & Tools: Responsible consumers Lesson Plans - Competence 2 : Analysing product quality and promoting sustainability Lesson Plans

Responsible Consumers - Competence 2 Age group: Adults Lesson Title: Why Choose Organic? Time: 2 sessions of 45 minutes Curriculum context: Adults interested in learning more about food, health or sustainabilityLearning outcomes Skills: recognise that consumers can have influence on the way goods are offered in the market place Attitudes: acknowledge responsibility for choosing products demonstrate concern for the environment Knowledge and understanding: analyse the (...) Read more

Adults , Media , Sustainability , Citizenship , Literacy , Consumer Rights , Consumer Skills

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Primary Level - Lesson Plan 1

Into: Lesson Plans & Tools: Using services wisely Lesson Plans - Competence 1 : Demonstrating consumer responsibility towards the use of services Lesson Plans

How to use public services responsibly Competence 1: Learners are able to see themselves both as product consumers and service consumers and to reflect on the consumer’s role in services provided and demonstrate consumer responsibility towards the use and development of different kinds of services. Title: Being good citizens when using public services Time: 90 minutes – 120 minutes (depending on ability) Age group: Years 5 / 6 (9-11 years) Curriculum context: English - Vocabulary: role (...) Read more

Primary level , Citizenship , Literacy , Consumer Rights , Social Studies , English , Consumer Skills

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Secondary Level - Lesson Plan 1

Into: Lesson Plans & Tools: Using services wisely Lesson Plans - Competence 1 : Demonstrating consumer responsibility towards the use of services Lesson Plans

Electrical Safety Competence 1: Learners are able to see themselves both as product consumers and service consumers and to reflect on the consumer’s role in services provided and demonstrate consumer responsibility towards the use and development of different kinds of services. Title: Watch out for that current! Time: 90 minutes Age group: Form 1 / 2 (11 -13 years) Curriculum context: Home Economics - Safety in and outside the home; Safe and hygienic practices in the Home Economics (...) Read more

Secondary level , Citizenship , Literacy , Integrated Science , Physics , Home Economics , Design & Technology , Consumer Skills

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Adult Level - Lesson Plan 1

Into: Lesson Plans & Tools: Using services wisely Lesson Plans - Competence 1 : Demonstrating consumer responsibility towards the use of services Lesson Plans

Service facilities in my community Competence 1: Learners are able to see themselves both as product consumers and service consumers and to reflect on the consumer’s role in services provided and demonstrate consumer responsibility towards the use and development of different kinds of services. Title: So many services…or not? Time: 90 minutes Age group: Adults Curriculum context: Adults interested in learning more about community and national services Learning outcomes: Skills: (...) Read more

Adults , Citizenship , Literacy , Consumer Rights , Consumer Skills

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Primary Level - Lesson Plan 1

Into: Lesson Plans & Tools: Using services wisely Lesson Plans - Competence 2 : Recognising consumers’ influence on service quality Lesson Plans

Services: Competence 2 Title: Let’s take care of our parks and playgrounds! Time: 90 minutes Age group: Years 3 / 4 / 5 (8 -10 years) Curriculum context: English: Vocabulary building, shared reading, comprehension and discussion Social Studies: Jien u l-ambjent: jiżviluppaw is-sens ta’ dritt u dmir bħala membri ta’ familja u ċittadini fil-lokalita’ u f’pajjiżhom; X’ikun riċiklaġġ u ftit eżempji ta’ kif jista’ jsir (plastik, metalli, karta u ħġieġ); Ikunu jafu li l-Unjoni Ewropea għandha (...) Read more

Primary level , Sustainability , Literacy , Consumer Rights , Social Studies , English , Consumer Skills

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Secondary Level - Lesson Plan 1 and 2

Into: Lesson Plans & Tools: Using services wisely Lesson Plans - Competence 2 : Recognising consumers’ influence on service quality Lesson Plans

Services – Competence 2 Title: What is the relevance of Agenda 21? Time: 2 sessions of 90 minutes Age group: Form 4 / 5 (14-16 years) Curriculum context: Home Economics: Environmental awareness; consumer issues and education PSD: Being a responsible citizen – the environment my responsibility Social Studies: Ġustizzja Soċjali - Soċjeta aktar ġusta; Soċjeta Konsumerista - Implikazzjonijiet għall-Individwu u għas-Soċjeta; Is-Saħħa bħala Istituzzjoni Soċjali (Social Justice – A more just (...) Read more

Secondary level , Sustainability , Citizenship , Literacy , Social Studies , Integrated Science , Biology , PSD , Home Economics , Consumer Skills

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Adult Level - Lesson Plan 1

Into: Lesson Plans & Tools: Using services wisely Lesson Plans - Competence 2 : Recognising consumers’ influence on service quality Lesson Plans

Services : Competence 2 Title: Diagnosis is not the end, but the beginning of practice. Time: 60-90 minutes Age group: Adults Curriculum context: Adults keen on learning about availability, choice and responsible use of health services Learning outcomes: Skills Manage resources effectively Handle information efficiently Assess facts Attitudes Appreciate the need for responsible use of services Demonstrate consideration of evidence in making choices Knowledge and (...) Read more

Adults , Citizenship , Literacy , Consumer Rights , Consumer Skills

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