Resource Links by Type — ConsumerMan Videos for LifeSmarts

ConsumerMan Herb Weisbaum has created a library of LifeSmarts videos on hot topics for teens such as student loans, buying a car, shopping online, and more. LifeSmarts complements each video with a lesson and extension activities for use in the classroom, the community, or LifeSmarts team practice.

House Fires

House Fires Video–ConsumerMan Herb Weisbaum speaks with safety experts about house fires
Apartment Safety & Security–PowerPoint presentation about apartment safety
Apartment Safety & Security Powerpoint Notes–Notes to accompany the PowerPoint
Apartment Safety Lesson Plan–Create and use a security checklist to compare apartments
Fire Safety Vocabulary List–Terms to know about fire safety
Fire Safety Vocabulary List Prompts –Answer Key for Educators
Checking it Out–Student activity to create a checklist of apartment security features
Checking it Out Prompts–Instructor prompts for the student worksheet

How to Complain

How to Complain Video–Learn how to speak up to get customer satisfaction
How to Complain LifeSmarts U lesson–Students and Educators can go in-depth on this important topic

Buying a Car

Buying a Car Video–Gain expert advice about buying a car
Buying a Car Lesson Plan–Learn the steps and the vocabulary to put you in the driver’s seat

Shop Smart Online

Shop Smart Online Video–Tips and Tricks, and warning signs
Shop Smart Online Lesson Plan–Includes a vocabulary list and discussion questions
Shop Smart Online Crossword Puzzle–Reinforce vocabulary

Be Smart About Supplements

Be Smart with Supplements Video–What you need to know
Be Smart with Supplements Lesson Plan–Includes vocabulary and discussion questions

Protect the Planet

Protect the Planet Video–Simple tips that make a difference for our Earth
Protect the Planet Lesson Plan–Includes vocabulary and discussion questions

Scholarship Scams

Scholarship Scams Video–Help High School students avoid these common scams
Scholarship Scams Note Taker–Provide to students to use while watching the video
Scholarship Scams Note Taker Key–Use to score student responses
Scholarship Scams Mashup–Vocabulary review that complements the video>
Scholarship Scams Mashup Key–Use to score student responses

Be Safe Online

Be Safe Online Video–Practical tips to stay safe online
Be Safe Online Lesson Plan–Includes a vocabulary list, classroom activity, and discussion questions

Your Credit Report

Your Credit Report Video–Learn from the experts on credit reports
Your Credit Report Lesson Plan–Includes a vocabulary list and classroom activity
Your Credit Report Crossword Puzzle–Reinforce vocabulary
Your Credit Report Crossword Puzzle with word bank–A second option
Your Credit Report Crossword Puzzle Key–Answer Key for educators

The Facts about HPV

The Facts about HPV Video–Herb’s talking about human papillomavirus with the Mayo Clinic
The Facts about HPV Lesson Plan–Includes a true/false quiz and vocabulary activity with prompts

Let's Talk About Money

Let’s Talk About Money Video–What do money experts wish they’d known in high school?
Let’s Talk About Money LifeSmarts U Lesson–Students and Educators can go in-depth on this important topic
Let’s Talk about Money Discussion Questions–Get the conversation started
Let’s Talk about Money Vocabulary List–Vocabulary highlighted in the video
Let’s Talk about Money Vocabulary List Prompts–Answer Key for educators