Online Shopping Adventure!

Introduction

Welcome to the Online Shopping Adventure! Today, you're going to explore how to shop online safely and smartly. You will learn how to find items you need, compare prices, and make good choices when shopping on the internet. Let’s go on this adventure together!

 

Task

Your task is to go on an online shopping trip! You will look for three items:

  1. A pair of shoes
  2. A book or movie you like
  3. A healthy snack or food item

You will learn:

  • How to find these items online
  • How to compare prices
  • How to make sure the website is safe
  • How to think about what’s a good deal or not
Process

Step 1: Finding a Website to Shop On

  • Look at the list below of safe websites where you can shop. Pick one to use.
    • Amazon.com
    • Target.com
    • Walmart.com
  • Click on the website link to start shopping.

Step 2: Searching for Your Item

  • Type in the item you are looking for in the search box (for example, "shoes").
  • Use pictures and words to help you find the item you want.

Step 3: Comparing Prices

  • Look at the prices of the item you found. Write down the prices of two or three different options.
  • Use this table to help:
    Item Price 1 Price 2 Price 3
    Shoes $___ $___ $___
    Book/Movie $___ $___ $___
    Healthy Snack $___ $___ $___

Step 4: Checking if the Website is Safe

  • Look for a lock symbol (🔒) in the address bar.
  • Make sure the website starts with "https://" — this shows the website is secure.
  • If you don’t see this, do not buy from the website!

Step 5: Making Smart Choices

  • Think about the price. Is it too expensive?
  • Think about the reviews. Do people like the item?
  • Choose the item that you think is the best deal.

Step 6: Adding to Cart

  • Once you find the item, click “Add to Cart.”
  • Repeat for your shoes, book/movie, and healthy snack.
Evaluation

After completing your online shopping adventure, fill out this checklist:

  1. Did you find all three items? (Yes / No)
  2. Did you compare prices? (Yes / No)
  3. Did you check if the website was safe? (Yes / No)
  4. Did you add the items to your cart? (Yes / No)

 

Conclusion

Congratulations! You’ve completed your online shopping adventure! Now you know how to shop safely and compare prices to get a great deal. Shopping online can be fun and easy if you know the right steps to take!