Section outline

  • Fads – Year 8

    Lesson 1: ‘An Introduction to Fads, some Famous Fads, their Functions, and why we are Attracted to Them’

    Homework: Watch the video clip, answer the questions and complete the definitions.

    Lesson 2: ‘School Fads.’  You will learn about the fidget spinner fad that swept through schools a few years ago

    Homework: You will be discussing the pros and cons of allowing students to have fidget spinners in class. 

    Lesson 3: The Funny Side of Fads.’ We will look at the funny side of some school fads and how students get caught up in them – from peer pressure to FOMO (Fear of Missing Out).

    Homework: Complete the questions.