Library Guides: Aesthetics influence consumers’ choices : Overview

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Consumers

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Who's Buying? Who's Selling? by Jennifer S. Larson; Intuitive (Narrated by)
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9780761359579
Publication Date: 2010-01-01
Have you ever bought a cold drink at a lemonade stand? Or have you baked cookies for a school bake sale? If so, you're a consumer and a producer! Consumers, producers, buyers, and sellers all provide things other people want and need. How do they work together in the marketplace? Read this book to find out.

The Economy

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Eye on economics (eBook) by Tamara L Britton
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9781614800705
Publication Date: 2013
Readers will learn about different economic systems that countries use to manage their economies, and the macro and micro economic activity within them. Regulatory oversight tools are also covered, as are international trade, economic expansion and contraction, and the economic conditions that result in inflation, deflation, and stagflation. How these conditions affect both macro and micro economies in the form of boom and bust cycles and how markets move back into equilibrium are also considered. By keeping an Eye on Economics, students will be armed with the tips and tools they need for fiscal fitness.
M is for money : an economics alphabet (eBook) by Debbie Shoulders, Michael Shoulders, Marty Kelley
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9781634704137
Publication Date: 2015
This alphabet book brings the topic of economics down to a child's level, using tangible examples and scenarios to explain complex ideas. M is for Money uses snappy rhymes and expository text to introduce subjects ranging from supply and demand to taxes. Dynamic and witty artwork brings each topic to life.
What Are Goods and Services? (eBook) by Carolyn Andrews
Call Number: eBook
ISBN: 9780778789680
Publication Date: 2010-10-31
This colorful book will help young readers understand the concepts of goods and services so that they recognize their role in the cycle commerce. The concepts of producers and consumers are also carefully explained in a manner children will understand and enjoy.

Making Money

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The 'How to make money' series will give you ideas on planning and preparing when it comes to selling a product!

How to make money: from cooking and baking by Rita Storey
ISBN: 9781445152806
Publication Date: 2017
Do you have a fantastic business idea but don't know where to start? Or perhaps you love cooking and baking and want to make some money from something you enjoy doing.
How to make money: From upcycling by Rita Storey
Call Number: 338. 04 STO
ISBN: 9781445152820
Publication Date: 2017
Do you have a fantastic business idea but don't know where to start? Or perhaps you love creating things and want to make some money from something you enjoy doing.
How to make money: from your computer by Rita Storey
ISBN: 9781445152189
Publication Date: 2017
Do you have a fantastic business idea but don't know where to start? Or perhaps you love your computer and want to make some money from something you enjoy doing.
How to make money: From your spare time by Rita Storey
ISBN: 9781445152844
Publication Date: 2017
Do you have a fantastic business idea but don't know where to start? Or perhaps you want to make some money from something you enjoy doing.
Kids Making Money by Mattie Reynolds
Call Number: 650.1
ISBN: 9781937529413
Publication Date: 2013
Kids Making Money introduces children to the different ways adults earn money from jobs and helps them think about age-appropriate jobs kids can do too.

Aesthetics influence consumers’ choices | Curriculum Alignment

Economics & Business

Economics and Business / Levels 5 and 6 / Consumer and Financial Literacy [VCEBC004]
Identify influences on consumer choices and explore strategies that can be used to help make informed personal consumer and financial choices.
Economics and Business / Levels 5 and 6 / Resource Allocation and Making Choices [VCEBR001]
Describe the difference between needs and wants and explain why choices need to be made.
Economics and Business / Levels 5 and 6 / Consumer and Financial Literacy [VCEBC005]
Consider the effect that the consumer and financial decisions of individuals may have on themselves, their family, the broader community and the natural, economic and business environment.
Economics and Business / Levels 5 and 6 / The Business Environment [VCEBB006]
Identify the reasons businesses exist and investigate the different ways they produce and distribute goods and services.
Economics and Business / Levels 5 and 6 / Enterprising Behaviours and Capabilities [VCEBN009]
Investigate the nature and explain the importance of enterprising behaviours and capabilities.
Economics and Business / Levels 5 and 6 / Economic and Business Reasoning and Interpretation [VCEBE010]
Make decisions, identify appropriate actions by considering the advantages and disadvantages, and form conclusions concerning an economics or business issue or event.

Science

Science / Levels 5 and 6 / Science Understanding / Physical sciences [VCSSU080]
Light from a source forms shadows and can be absorbed, reflected and refracted.

Aesthetics influence consumers’ choices | PYP Alignment

Transdisciplinary theme:

How we express ourselves.

Central idea:

Aesthetics influence consumers' choices.

Key concepts:

Perspective.
Reflection.

Related concepts:

Economics.

Transdisciplinary skills:

Self-management

Learner profile:

Risk Taker.
Communicator.