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Unit Plan
REMC Association of Michigan

Remc Association of Michigan: 21 Things4 Students: 19. Buyer Beware

For Students 9th - 10th
Buying and selling on the Internet has changed the way we live. We can now perform a web search to locate, compare, and buy goods and services. In this module, you are going to investigate e-commerce as a consumer and learn some tips on...
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Website
Get Safe Online

Get Safe Online: Shopping Online

For Students 9th - 10th
One of the main activities that users participate in online is ecommerce; the buying and selling goods and services over the internet. This resource describes some of the risks of ecommerce and how to avoid scams and bad deals.
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Interactive
Federal Trade Commission

On Guard Online: Are You a Shrewd Online Shopper?

For Students 9th - 10th
Can you tell if an online marketer is safe to do business with? Play this online game from the Federal Trade Commission to see if you can pick the safest vendor and get tips on how to shop safely online.
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Unit Plan
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Using the Web to Get Stuff Done

For Students 9th - 10th
In this tutorial, learn more about how to use the Internet to buy and sell items, find a home or an online review, use Wikipedia, and do more.
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Website
Goodwill

Gcf Global: Etsy

For Students 9th - 10th
In this tutorial, learn how to use this popular site for buying and selling homemade goods.
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Unit Plan
Learn My Way

Learn My Way: Online Shopping

For Students 9th - 10th
In this course on shopping online, students will learn how you can use the internet to compare prices, your rights when buying online, and secure payment methods you can use when shopping online.
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Article
Other

Hub Spot: 14 Ways Technology Will Affect the Future of Customer Service

For Students 9th - 10th
The progress of video, real-time messaging, chatbots and artificial intelligence (AI), cryptocurrencies, self-service, and even customer success itself, all present the potential for big changes in the day-to-day workings of customer...
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Graphic
Federal Trade Commission

Federal Trade Commission: Shopping Online Infographic

For Students 9th - 10th
Want to get a great product at a great price when you shop online? Some extra research can really pay off.
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Article
A&E Television

History.com: What's the Real History of Black Friday?

For Students 9th - 10th
The retail bonanza known as Black Friday is now an integral part of many Thanksgiving celebrations, but this holiday tradition has darker roots than you might imagine. This article discusses several myths as to the term Black Friday....