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Advertising to Kids
This activity shows students why ads targeting kids under age 13 are prohibited by law and the main aspects of the legislation.
Author : Office de la protection du consommateur
Subject : Advertising
Type : Discussion; Presentation; Research
Grade : Elementary Cycle 3; Secondary Cycle 1
Length : 2 hours

Au bonheur des publicitaires (In French only)
An article on overconsumption and advertising with suggested classroom activities and teacher resources.
Author : HabiloMédias
Subject : Advertising
Type : Discussion; Reading; Observation
Grade : Elementary Cycle 3; Secondary Cycle 1
Length : 60 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

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

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