This ‘Fun Philosophy Lesson’ explores the fascinating topic of Ethical Consumerism & Making Ethical Consumer Choices, encouraging students to consider how their purchasing decisions impact people, animals, and the environment. This resource is suitable for students aged 8-16 and is ideal for Philosophy, Ethics, PSHE (Personal, Social, Health, and Economic Education), and Social Studies classrooms. It also supports your school’s SMSC (Spiritual, Moral, Social, & Cultural) education remit.
This download uses our innovative new format for philosophy education, you can download a FREE SAMPLE by clicking here. It is one of over fifty new philosophy & ethics teaching resources that uses this format. The resource cannot be edited.
This interactive, multi-use session is particularly engaging for teachers of Philosophy, Ethics, and PSHE. It covers a wide range of meaningful topics, including:
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The concept of ethical consumerism and its significance in modern life
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The environmental, social, and economic consequences of consumer choices
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Fair trade, sustainability, and animal welfare in the context of consumerism
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Exploring the balance between individual responsibility and corporate accountability
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Practical strategies for making more ethical consumer decisions
The big question posed in this session is, “When should we boycott products for ethical reasons?” Students will also explore other significant philosophical and ethical questions, such as: -
What does it mean to be an ethical consumer?
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How can we know if the products we buy are made ethically?
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How do our buying habits affect the environment?
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What does “fair trade” mean, and why is it important?
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Is it ethical to buy leather or fur products?
Students will analyse and evaluate a variety of philosophical claims, such as: -
“Buying locally is always better for the environment.”
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“Fair trade products are the only ethical choice for consumers.”
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“Animal testing for cosmetics is unethical and should be banned.”
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“Ethical consumerism is a luxury only the wealthy can afford.”
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“Most of what is sold is unnecessary and produced at huge costs to the environment”
This session uses our signature teaching format, featuring an integrated menu with options for starters, mains, plenaries, assessments, and end-of-lesson reflections. The diverse activities—debates, discussions, and philosophical reflections—make the resource reusable for multiple lessons. It is an excellent fit for P4C (Philosophy for Children) sessions, providing students with a safe and thought-provoking space to explore the impact of their consumer choices.
The file is provided as a non-editable PowerPoint Show, requiring no planning or preparation. Simply run the file, and the intuitive menu system ensures delivering this enlightening philosophy session is effortless!
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