Florida SS.8.FL.2

SS.8.FL.2 is a Florida social studies standard. These are the benchmarks under it.

• SS.8.FL.2.1

  Explain why when deciding what to buy, consumers may choose to gather information from a variety of sources. Describe how the quality and usefulness of informat...

• SS.8.FL.2.2

  Analyze a source's incentives in providing information about a good or service, and how a consumer can better assess the quality and usefulness of the informati...

• SS.8.FL.2.3

  Describe the variety of payment methods people can use in order to buy goods and services.

• SS.8.FL.2.4

  Examine choosing a payment method, by weighing the costs and benefits of the different payment options.

• SS.8.FL.2.5

  Discuss the fact that people may revise their budget based on unplanned expenses and changes in income.

01

What Students Need to Do

Students explain how price, advertising, peers, needs, and available information shape buying choices. They compare options, spot misleading claims, and identify duties tied to payments, contracts, returns, and safe product use.

02

What Mastery Looks Like

A student can examine an advertisement, receipt, warranty, or service agreement and identify the seller’s claims and the buyer’s obligations. The student supports a purchase decision with evidence about cost, quality, terms, and risks.

03

Common Misconceptions

Students may assume every advertising claim is a proven fact or that the lowest price is always the best choice. They may believe stores must accept every return. Some overlook recurring charges, cancellation rules, warranties, and other contract terms.

04

How to Assess It

Exit ticket: A customer sees a free trial for a game subscription. Name one influence on the purchase, one detail to check, and one obligation after signing up.

1. 01

   Give pairs sample ads, receipts, warranties, and return policies to sort into seller claims, buyer duties, and warning signs.

2. 02

   Ask students to write whether influencers should disclose paid promotions, then support their position with two reasons.

3. 03

   Run a consumer choice game where teams compare three phone plans and earn points for finding fees, limits, and cancellation terms.

4. 04

   Compare grocery unit prices and package claims, then choose the best value for a family with a fixed weekly budget.

• SS.2.E.1.2

  Recognize that people supply goods and services based on consumer demands.

• SS.8.FL.4

  Identify and analyze the benefits, risks, associated fees, and laws that consumers should consider when choosing to buy on credit.

• SS.8.FL.5

  Identify and analyze the means, types and risks of financial investing including personal and societal influences and the government’s role in regulating invest...