Social Studies 9: Consumerism

What is a consumer and how does it relate to your identity. Learn about it in this video created by an Alberta teacher.

In this video created by an Alberta teacher, you'll learn about marketing and marketing techniques that influence you!

Learn about how government influences consumer choices, and how your choices influence others in this video created by an Alberta teacher

A playlist of 4 videos from the UK that explore the ideology and consequences of consumerism.

What is Consumer Law in Canada? What types of protections in place for consumers?

A tongue-in-cheek video that celebrates excessive consumerism.

A thoughtful video project that explores the attitude towards consumerism in the United States.

A resource about consumer trends and national statistics reveals some surprising facts about Canadian shoppers.

We need consider the ethics behind branding tactics and equip ourselves to recognize and resist manipulation.

Free pre-made lessons focused on consumerism.

In this lesson, students learn the effects of consumerism on the global economy. Reflective writing prompts included.

Learn how fast fashion has changed the fashion market... but there's a cost to cheap.

An insurance company made this video about the hidden costs of consumer products.

Part 2 of the Story of Stuff. Learn how we can change our attitudes to build a more sustainable world.

Learn how things are made and the hidden costs that you don't see when you buy stuff.

Dig into the biggest problems facing our current plastic recycling process, and explore potential solutions to these systems.

What is a circular economy and how does it benefit you and our planet?

If we don't like our current economy, we can change it. Learn how in this video

You can learn how many modern slaves are involved in creating those goods you have in your home.

Slavery might sound like something from another century, but it’s a very modern problem that affects more than 40 million people. You might be supporting it every time you shop.

Learn how things are made and the hidden costs that you don't see when you buy stuff.