Listing of activity
A Telephone for Luke
Students apply legal provisions to analyze a case involving a cell phone contract and calculate the maximum cancellation penalty that a cell phone service supplier can charge.
Author : Office de la protection du consommateur
Subject : Consumer Rights and Recourses Options
Type : Analysis, Calculation, Discussion, Reading, Teamwork
Grade : Secondary Cycle 1; Secondary Cycle 2
Length : 60 minutes
The Challenge of Responsible Consumption
Students learn the steps to responsible consumer decision-making and apply the process to their own situation.
Author : Office de la protection du consommateur
Subject : Responsible Consumption
Type : Discussion, Individual work
Grade : Elementary Cycle 3; Secondary Cycle 1
Length : 45 minutes
Did Kim Pay Too Much?
Students use statutory requirements to analyze a case involving the Price Accuracy Policy.
Author : Office de la protection du consommateur
Subject : Consumer Rights and Recourses Options
Type : Analysis, Discussion, Reading, Teamwork
Grade : Secondary Cycle 1; Secondary Cycle 2
Length : 45 minutes
Behind the Image
Students decode messages conveyed by ads and assess whether these offers meet needs or wants.
Author : Établissement vert Brundtland (adaptation of “D’un commerce agréable… et équitable”)
Subject : Responsible Consumption, Advertising
Type : Analysis, Creation, Discussion, Reading, Presentation, Research, Teamwork
Grade : Elementary Cycle 3
Length : 3 to 5 hours
Imazine’s Test
After examining the issues presented, students must choose the actions that represent responsible consumption.
Author : Établissement vert Brundtland (adaptation of “D’un commerce agréable… et équitable”)
Subject : Responsible Consumption
Type : Analysis, Presentation, Reflection, Teamwork
Grade : Elementary Cycle 2
Length : 90 minutes
