Consumer Decision Making

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Consumer Decision Making
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Consumer Decision Making Teaches Youth To

• observe closely
• make wise decisions based on a given situation
• recognize quality products
• reason
• present and defend
  decisions
• present ideas
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Consumer Savvy Curriculum
Level 1 The Consumer in Me Grades 4-5 Level 2
Consumer Wise Grades 6-9 Level 3 Consumer
Roadmap Grades 9 -12 Helpers Guide
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Financial Champions Curriculum
Book 1 Money Fundamentals Book 2 Money
Moves Helpers Guide Designed for grades 7-9
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Components of Contest

• Five classes
• health nutrition
• clothing textiles
• entertainment leisure
• consumerism/personal finance
• personal care products
• Oral reasons
• Questions
• Group process
• Educational
  activity

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Sample Class 4-H Clovers
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Educational Activity
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Web Resources

• www.fourh.umn.edu/programs/ConsumerDecMaking/index
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• Handbook
• Volunteer job description
• Sample classes
• Oral reasons group process tools

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Contests

• Regional
• format/classes may be provided
• State
• Wednesday prior to State Fair
• National
• Western National 4-H Roundup in Denver - January

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Volunteers are Essential!
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2005 Participant Evaluation 5 Cs of
Quality Youth Development

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Consumer Decision Making 4-H Backpacks

• Tentatively available in late 2006

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Making Decisions in 4-H Projects

• A good consumer asks
• What do I want to happen?
• What are my choices?
• What is good or bad about each choice?
• Which choice will I select?
• How did that choice meet my needs?

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Questions ?
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Evaluation