Objective

Students will compare two different brands of the same appliance, choosing one to hypothetically purchase and evaluate their decision.

Set

• Present a sample of the project

Materials

• Computer Lab

Instructions

• Explain how to choose appliances
• Ask students what to look for when purchasing appliances
• Explain assignment

Activities

• Let students have the remainder of class to complete this assignment on the computer.

Closure

• How do the features increase or decrease the price?
• How did the price relate to the quality?
• How much of the cost of  your appliance was delivery cost?

Evaluation:

• Appliance Comparison Rubric (included with the instructions)

Attachments:

• Appliance Comparison Project Instructions & Rubric (Word)
• Appliance Comparison Chart (Word)

Websites

• Consumer Reports-Appliances