Year 9 Commerce - Online Shopping

Lesson 1                                     

Task 1 Observe and Interpret              Syllabus Outcome 5.1, 5.2

Nowadays, consumers face a large range of products in supermarkets and online shopping. The current economic downturn has made the consumer's decision-making process more difficult. We can identify why shoppers choose the certain products and also what drives consumer decision, and the overall impact consumers have on brands.

 

TASK: Watch the video and answer the corresponding questions.

[video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eZO3XrFH7G0]

What does consumer choice mean?

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What does having too many choices mean for consumers?

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Why might consumers be confused about which products to purchase?

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What factors does a consumer consider before making a purchase?

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Task 2 Observe, Interpret & Organise         Syllabus Outcomes5.1, 5.2, 5.8

TASK: Watch the video and consider how factors affecting consumers listed below and then create a mind map based on what you have learnt.

[video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHYT2--pOQk]

1. Consumer behaviour
2. Consumer decisions
3. Consumer choice
4. Marketing-
5. Price
6. Brand- loyalty
7. Online vs shopfront?

 

MIND MAP

 

 

 

 

CONSUMER              CHOICE

 

 

 

RESOURCES:

How to Make a Mind Map - The Basics by Susan Gregory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wLWV0XN7K1g

How to Mind Map for Study Success By Jane, http://learningfundamentals.com.au/blog/how-to-mind-map/

 

Lesson 2

Task 3- observe and interpret                               Syllabus Outcomes 5.1, 5.2

Research shows that prices can vary for all types of products; therefore it makes good sense to comparison shop before buying. Comparison shopping is especially beneficial when buying expensive items, items you purchase often, or items where the product quality or prices vary greatly. Through the use of advertisements, catalogues, telephone inquiries, or the Internet, comparison shopping is easy and can save you money.

TASK: Watch the video above and answer the corresponding questions

[video:]https://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=ZoBtoQTgE74

1. What is comparison shopping?

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2. When is comparison shopping most beneficial?

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Why is it significant and recommended to?

• Compare the units/ quality______________________________________
• Buy larger units________________________________________
• Generic and store brands__________________________________
• Coupons and discounts ___________________________________

What other products/ services can be compared?

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Task 4: Online Shopping                         Syllabus Outcomes 5.1, 5.2, 5.7, 5.8

Step 1: select an online store

Websites ---> Ebay.com, asos.com/au, amazon.com, theiconic.com.au, dealsdirect.com.au, westfield.com.au, woolworths.com.au, boohoo.com.au

 

Step 2: visit the website , conduct internet research to answer the following questions

1. How easy is this site to use?

2. What types of goods are available from this site?

3. How are the goods delivered, how long does this take and what are the delivery charges?

4. What payment options are available?

5. How secure is the site?

 

Step 3: compare selcted online store with a different store, using the table provided

Category: online shopping	STORE 1	STORE 2	BEST OPTION
Store NAME
Website ease of access
Types of goods available
Delivery Type
Delivery Time
Delevery charges
Payment options
How secure is the site     COMMENTS

 

 

Step 4: Present information and findings in a PowerPoint Presentaion

• Include introduction , body and conclusion.
• Use of tabes, images and mind maps is necessary.

 

 

 

Task 7-  Reflection and Evaluation                                    Syllabus Outcomes 5.1, 5.2

Evaluate and reflect on the web quest task and submit a 200 word personal reflection; consider these questions:

1. What did you learn about online shopping?
2. Was the online method of learning effective for you?
3. Share personal insights in your experiences as a consumer.
4. What part of the online activities did you enjoy?
5. How can the web quest be improved?

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