Contains: Objectives, procedures, answers, evaluation and student worksheets
Students require: Computer access to www.pueblo.gsa.gov, a telephone and a local phone book
Takes 1 to 2 class periods
Students research “buying a car” using www.pueblo.gsa.gov and other government sites.
Satisfaction Please! For grades 8-12
Contains: Student worksheets and self-evaluation list
Students require: Computer access to consumeraction.gov and other online resources.
Takes 3 to 4 class periods for each of 3 different exercises.
Exercises help students solve consumer complaints using increasingly complex research, analysis, and writing skills.
Part 1 -- Writing a complaint letter: 8th grade SOL Writing Test
Part 2 -- Identifying private resources to solve a dispute
Part 3 -- Creating a plan to fight an illegal business