The majority of couples who get engaged purchase a ring. Wise consumer decision making can save money and ensure that the best quality product is purchased for the least amount of money.

engagement ring: a ring, often a diamond, given by a man to his fiancé at the time of their engagement as a token of their betrothal    

diamond: a transparent, flawless or almost flawless piece of this stone, esp. when cut and polished, valued as a precious gem   

carat: a unit of weight in gemstone; the higher the weight, the more valuable the stone  

clarity: clearness of the stone/diamond 

 

The student will be able to:

• Compare and contrast various rings from online catalogues and from local jewelry stores.
• Determine the cost of various rings according to carat weight and quality. 
• List the favorite five rings and information about each on the worksheet.

 

 

135 minutes

Computers with Internet access

Student worksheet

List of jewelry stores students may shop

W = Through a visual presentation of the engagement ring, students will be introduced to the topic and guided to research the two venues to shop when purchasing an engagement ring.

H = Through inquiry learning, the instructor will direct the class to reflect on prior knowledge and  estimate and record how much an engagement ring might cost. Which ring will you choose as your engagement ring? Let’s list what our ideas of a perfect ring might be.  

E = Students will utilize the computer and the Internet to complete research on the various rings available.  Using the ring selection worksheet, students will research costs that can occur in shopping for an engagement ring.  

R = Several opportunities will be provided for students to reflect, revisit, and revise their work.  A guided worksheet, class discussion, jigsaw group activity, and presentation will allow students various opportunities for reflection.  

E = Students will complete a worksheet, discuss their selections in a group, and present their decision to purchase the ring of their choice.  

T = Through differentiating instruction with a variety of tasks, students will be able to express their understanding of making a wise, consumer decision. 

O = Students will be guided through each stage of the learning process.  The instructor will introduce the task at each stage and direct the students to work independently on the task at hand.  The instructor will observe and check in with each student as they complete the assignment.

 

Day 1:  

1. The Instructor will display a large, imitation ring. Students will be asked to reflect on the following: Which ring will you choose as your engagement ring? Let’s list what our ideas of a perfect ring might be.   How much will it cost?  

2. Using the Internet, students will visit five stores and gather information about five different engagement rings.  The information will be recorded on a worksheet. Students will gather information on the following:  

a. Size of stone - Carats 

b. Cut of stone  

c. Color of stone 

d. Setting of stone in ring 

e. Price per carat  

Day 2:  

1.  Students will share their research within a group through a jigsaw activity.  

2.  Students will review the information collected to determine which ring they will purchase.  

3.  Students will develop a PowerPoint presentation indicating their ring choice, the description of the ring and their reasons for selecting the chosen ring.

Day 3: 

Students will present their PowerPoint to the class.

 

Student worksheet –  CHOOSINGYOURENGAGEMENTRINGWorksheet.doc[1].doc

Create a Jigsaw Activity using the following link   http://www.jigsaw.org/steps.htm 

Creation of power-point for presentation

At the various stages of the research and decision making process, students will be evaluated on their completion of the worksheet, jigsaw activity, and presentation.

 

http://weddings.about.com/b/2005/11/16/top-10-rules-for-buying-an-engagement-ring.htm    

http://jewelry.about.com/od/engagementrings/ss/budget-engagement_3.htm  

http://engagementrings.lovetoknow.com/wiki/Bailey_Banks_and_Biddle

 

 

 

engaged, engagement ring, carat, wedding planning, jewelry, diamond, marriage proposal

FCS state committee

October 25, 2010