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Health (Teen Health 2)
Chapter 5 Lesson 4
Being an Informed Consumer, pp. 136-141
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3. Ch.5.Lsn.4.1. Quick Write: Imagine that you want to buy acne medication. The store has
three different brands. How would you decide which one to buy? List several factors that
would be important to you.
4. Ch.5.Lsn.4.2.1. Learn about: List the questions to ask before you purchase a product. Page #
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5. Ch.5.Lsn.4.2.2. Learn about: List the factors you should consider when comparison
shopping. Page # of answer:
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6. Ch.5.Lsn.4.2.3. Learn about: Why is it important to read product labels? Page # of answer:
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7. Ch.5.Lsn.4.2.4. Learn about: What should you do if you are dissatisfied with a product? Page
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8. Ch.5.Lsn.4.3.1. Vocabulary:
Define “comparison shopping” and give an example.
9. Definition Page # of answer:
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10. Example
11. Ch.5.Lsn.4.3.2. Vocabulary:
Define “generic products” and give an example.
12. Definition Page # of answer:
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13. Example
14. Ch.5.Lsn.4.3.3. Vocabulary:
Define “warranty” and give an example.
15. Definition Page # of answer:
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16. Example
17. Ch.5.Lsn.4.R1. Reviewing Terms and Facts: Recall. What questions should you keep in mind
when you’re trying to decide whether or not to buy a product? Page # of answer:
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18. Ch.5.Lsn.4.R2. Reviewing Terms and Facts: Vocabulary. Define the term comparison
shopping. Page # of answer:
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19. Ch.5.Lsn.4.R3. Reviewing Terms and Facts: Identify. What is a warranty? Page # of answer:
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20. Ch.5.Lsn.4.R4. Reviewing Terms and Facts: List. What are four types of groups that can
assist consumers? Page # of answer:
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21. Ch.5.Lsn.4.R5. Thinking Critically:
prevent injury? Page # of answer:
Analyze.
When would reading a product’s label
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22. Ch.5.Lsn.4.R6. Thinking Critically: Apply. Choose two local stores and contact your
online (do at home or give a hypothetical or pretend answer) Better Business Bureau to
find out about the experiences consumers have had with those stores. Page # of answer:
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23. Ch.5.Lsn.4.R7. Applying Health Skills (continues): Communication Skills. With a
partner, write out a skit about returning a product, such as an appliance or toothpaste.
Remember: The customer wants a good product. The store owner or manager wants to
make money, run a responsible business, and keep the customer happy. Have your
characters reach a fair solution. Page # of answer:
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