Consumer Science

EDUC 125
• What is a Consumer?
• Are you a Consumer?
• What products do you consume the
most?
Consumer
• is those individuals
who buy goods or
services for their
consumption rather
than for
manufacturing or
resale.
Consumer Science
Consumer Science
• is a field of study that focuses on the wellbeing of
consumers and their interaction with communities and
the environment.
• studies interactions among consumers, business, and
government in order to advance the well-being of
consumers, families, and communities.
• concerned with the research and decision-making
processes that consumers use when making important
purchases.
Why is Consumer Science important?
• consumer science education help in
cultivating the essential skill of managing
various challenges related to limited
resources and unlimited wants by enhancing
their understanding as consumers and
helping them in living a better life.
Consumer Scientist
• the primary job of a consumer scientist is to monitor, analyze and
draw meaningful results out of data provided about consumer
trends and preferences.

• use their knowledge to study these trends and then identify why
consumers buy certain products and help in developing plans for
retailers and manufacturers to boost their sales.

• help consumers in making better decisions and improve their

lifestyle by educating them into making better decisions.
Scope and
Sequence
IN THE CURRICULUM GUIDE FOR GRADES 4 TO 6
Grades 4 and 5: Home Economics
Content
1. Tungkulin sa sarili
2. Pangangalaga sakasuotan
3. Pagpapanatili ng maayos na tindig
4. Pagsasaayos ng tahanan at paglikha ng mga kagamitang
pambahay
5. Pagluluto ng masustansiyang pagkain
Grades 6: Home Economics
Content
1. Management of family resources
2. Sewing of households linens
3. Food preservation
Suggested Activities
Suggested Activities
Budgeting Game
Give each student a fictional
budget and ask them to plan a
meal or a week's worth of
groceries within that budget. This
helps them understand the concept
of budgeting and making choices
based on financial constraints.
Suggested Activities
Comparing Brands
Provide students with samples of
different brands of a particular product
(e.g., cereals, snacks) and have them
compare factors such as price,
ingredients, nutritional value, and
packaging. This helps them understand
how to make informed decisions when
choosing between different brands.
Suggested Activities
DIY Cleaning Product
Teach students how to make their
own eco-friendly cleaning products
using common household ingredients
like vinegar, baking soda, and lemon
juice. Discuss the environmental and
health benefits of using natural
cleaning products compared to
commercial ones.
Suggested Activities
Food Label Reading
Provide students with various food
labels and ask them to identify key
information such as serving size,
ingredients, nutritional facts, and
allergen warnings. Discuss how to
interpret these labels and make
healthy choices based on the
information provided.
References;
Consumer Science < University of Wisconsin-Madison. (n.d.). Guide.wisc.edu. Retrieved February
12, 2024, from https://guide.wisc.edu/undergraduate/human-ecology/consumer-science/
Home | health-sciences.nwu.ac.za. (n.d.). Health-Sciences.nwu.ac.za. Retrieved February 12,
2024, from https://health-sciences.nwu.ac.za/consumer-sciences
Williams, A. (2022, November 15). What is Consumer Science Definition? - Speeli.
https://www.speeli.com/what-is-consumer-science-definition/
Morphez, J. (n.d.). K TO 12 CURRICULUM GUIDE EDUKASYONG PANTAHANAN AT
PANGKABUHAYAN (EPP) and TECHNOLOGY AND LIVELIHOOD EDUCATION
(TLE. Www.academia.edu.
https://www.academia.edu/25170922/K_TO_12_CURRICULUM_GUIDE_EDUKASYONG_PAN
TAHANAN_AT_PANGKABUHAYAN_EPP_and_TECHNOLOGY_AND_LIVELIHOOD_EDUCAT
ION_TLE
‌