In This Section
Unit 4: Section 2: Consumerism and Quality of Life
In This Section
This section has one workbook that prepares you to respond to the section inquiry question:
How do the Canadian and United States economic systems influence consumer decisions and quality of life?
In the workbook, you will have opportunities to explore the relationship between consumerism and quality of life in Canada and the United States.
Synopses
Workbook 16
Activity 1: Factors that Affect my Quality of Life
Activity 1 re-introduces you to the concept of quality of life through this inquiry question: What factors affect my quality of life?
Activity 2: The Influence of Consumer Behaviour
In Activity 2 you examine consumer behaviour by responding to these questions: What factors influence consumer behaviour? How is my quality of life influenced by consumer behaviour?
Activity 3: The Influence of Consumerism
This activity introduces you to consumerism through an examination of these inquiry questions: How might my consumer views differ from those in other regions in North America? How can consumerism give power to collectives?