Listing of activity
A Matter of Ethics
The debate format of this activity allows students to discuss advertising topics and to find arguments that support their perspective.
Author : Office de la protection du consommateur
Subject : Advertising
Type : Debate, Discussion, Research
Grade : Secondary Cycle 1; Secondary Cycle 2
Length : 2 hours
The Fishing Trip
Students come to understand what characterizes a need and how consumer goods and services can help them meet needs. They also learn to distinguish between essential and non-essential goods.
Author : Établissement vert Brundtland (adaptation of “D’un commerce agréable… et équitable”)
Subject : Responsible Consumption
Type : Discussion, Team Reflection, Reinvestment, Brainstorming, Teamwork
Grade : Elementary Cycle 1
Length : 120 minutes
A Look at Food Advertising
This activity helps students realize how advertising affects eating habits.
Author : HabiloMédias
Subject : Advertising
Type : Arts and Crafts, Creation, Discussion, Presentation
Grade : Elementary Cycle 1; Elementary Cycle 2; Elementary Cycle 3
Length : 1 heure
One Party, Multiple Choices
Students must organize a party and, in doing so, make consumer choices. Prerequisite activity: The Fishing Trip.
Author : Établissement vert Brundtland (adaptation of “D’un commerce agréable… et équitable”)
Subject : Responsible Consumption
Type : Analysis, Arts and Crafts, Discussion, Presentation, Team Reflection, Teamwork
Grade : Elementary Cycle 1
Length : 60 minutes
A Comic Strip on Responsible Consumption
Students create a comic strip on the factors that spur their consumption and on potential solutions.
Author : Établissement vert Brundtland (adaptation of “D’un commerce agréable… et équitable”)
Subject : Responsible Consumption
Type : Creation, Debate, Presentation, Team Reflection
Grade : Elementary Cycle 3
Length : 2 to 3 hours
