In the Consumer Education Project, youth learn what it means to be a savvy consumer. They will learn how to use resources wisely, set goals, safe their money, and to share with others. They will also learn how advertising and peer pressure influence consumer behavior while learning basic economic principles that drive the marketplace.
Objectives
Youth will:
- Learn how being a consumer relates to saving, spending, and sharing
- Realize the influence of per pressure
- Recognize the power of advertising on consumer habits
- Understand basic economic principles at work in the marketplace
4-H Consumer Education Curriculum
Available from the Extension office or online.
Consumer Savvy Level 1: The Consumer in Me Digital Download
Youth will experience what it means to be a consumer through saving, spending and sharing.
Consumer Savvy Level 2: Consumer Wise Digital Download
Become a savvy consumer! Practice decision making, learn about advertising, and understand how to be a smart shopper online.
Consumer Savvy Level 3: Consumer Roadmap Digital Download
Youth will experience what it means to be a consumer through saving, spending, and sharing.
Consumer Savvy Helper’s Guide Helper’s Guide Digital Download
Supplemental materials that help volunteers facilitate learning situations for various ages of youth. Numerous group activities are included to help youth develop essential life skills as they pursue interest in consumer education.
Washington 4-H Records, Forms, and Guides
For youth members
Coming soon!
For adult helpers and club leaders
Coming soon!
Helpful Resources
Activity Ideas
Consumer Education Level 1: Project Area Guide – Tennessee 4-H (PDF)
Activity packet for first and second year Consumer Education Project youth.
4-H Consumer Education Activity Page: Beginner – Tennessee 4-H (PDF)
4-H Consumer Education Activity Page: Intermediate – Tennessee 4-H (PDF)
4-H Consumer Education Activity Page: Advanced – Tennessee 4-H (PDF)
Washington Specific Reference Material
CENTS – Consumer Education and Training Services
Cents empowers people to improve their financial health by developing educational and legal resources to help them prevent or overcome financial challenges.
Other Reference Material
From 4-H Programs
This fun and informative project is for members with some clothing project experience. After members take stock of their current wardrobe, they compare different brands of the same clothing item, study current fashion trends, learn proper clothing care and, of course, go shopping! This project does NOT involve sewing or clothing construction skills.
From Higher Education Institutions
From Related Organizations, Journals, and Professionals
The Learning Bank – The FDIC’s Webpage for Students, Teachers and Parents
Welcome to the FDIC’s Learning Bank! Whether you receive money as a gift, from an allowance or eventually from a job, it’s tempting to spend it all on things you want, like clothes, video games or music. But it’s important to spend carefully and save as much money as you can.
That’s why the FDIC created the Learning Bank – to provide information about using money wisely, how banks work, and the differences between types of bank accounts and loans. You’re never too young to create smart financial habits that will help you manage your money!
Understanding Taxes Student Site
Whether you’re “on assignment” or just browsing the Web, this set of 38 Understanding Taxes student lessons has something for everyone. Divided into two content areas — the Hows of Taxes and the Whys of Taxes — The Hows of Taxes shows you how to apply tax principles, while the Whys of Taxes explains tax history and theory.
- Kits, Projects, and Activities from National 4-H