The Consumer Game

Essential Skills and Strategies The Washington State Essential Academic Learning Requirements Taught in the Consumer Game:   SQUARE 1: GET A JOB! Writing 1.1 develop concept and design 1.2 use style appropriate to the purpose and audience 1.3 apply writing conventions 2.4 write for career applications Reading 3.4 read for career applications Communication 4.4 analyze how communication is used in career settings Economics 1.2 observe major forms of business and related careers   SQUARE 2: BUDGET Economics 1.1 comprehend key economic concepts and economic systems 1.3 understand the monetary system of the U.S. and how individuals' economic choices involve costs and consequences Mathematics 5.3 relate mathematical concepts and procedures to real-life situations.   SQUARE 3: APARTMENT HUNTING Economics 1.1 comprehend key economic concepts and economic systems   SQUARE 4: BANKING Economics 1.1 comprehend key economic concepts and economic systems 1.3 understand the monetary system of the U.S. and how individuals' economic choices involve costs and consequences   SQUARE 5: BUY A CAR! Economics 1.1 comprehend key economic concepts and economic systems 1.3 understand the monetary system of the U.S. and how individuals' economic choices involve costs and consequences   SQUARE 6: LIFE LESSON #1, COMPLAINT Economics 1.3 understand the monetary system of the U.S. and how individuals' economic choices involve costs and consequences 1.4 examine how government policies influence the economy Civics 4.1 understand individual rights and their accompanying responsibilities   SQUARE 7: SHOPPING Economics 1.1 comprehend key economic concepts and economic systems 1.3 understand the monetary system of the U.S. and how individuals' economic choices involve costs and consequences   SQUARE 8: TAXES Economics 1.4 examine how government policies influence the economy   SQUARE 9: HEALTH INSURANCE Economics 1.3 understand the monetary system of the U.S. and how individuals' economic choices involve costs and consequences Health and Fitness 3.1 understand how environmental factors affect one's health   SQUARE 10: AUTO INSURANCE Economics 1.3 understand the monetary system of the U.S. and how individuals' economic choices involve costs and consequences   SQUARE 11: OTHER INSURANCE Economics 1.3 understand the monetary system of the U.S. and how individuals' economic choices involve costs and consequences   SQUARE 12: FRAUD Economics 1.3 understand the monetary system of the U.S. and how individuals' economic choices involve costs and consequences 1.4 examine how government policies influence the economy Civics 4.1 understand individual rights and their accompanying responsibilities   SQUARE 13: LIFE LESSON #2, BIRTH Not Applicable   SQUARE 14: INVEST Economics 1.3 understand the monetary system of the U.S. and how individuals' economic choices involve costs and consequences Reading 2.2 expand comprehension by analyzing, interpreting, and synthesizing Mathematics 5.3 relate mathematical concepts and procedures to real-life situations. Return to: Consumer Game | CAP | Squalicum | District