Decision-making with Disney

Decision-making with Disney
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Deborah Kozdras
USF Stavros Center
Generously funded by State Farm

http://www.cs.unibo.it/~ruffino/Letture%20TDPC/Kahneman.%20am.ec.rev.,%205,%202003.pdf

System 1(Fast) and System 2 (Slow)

http://councilforeconed.org/resource/national-standards-for-financial-literacy/
• Earning an income
• Buying
• Saving
• Investing
• Credit
• Protecting and Insuring

Letter from Alice
Do you remember in Alice in Wonderland, when I (Alice) drank the potion?
The bottle said, “Drink Me” but I was hesitant at first. After this experience, I
studied chemistry in college and now own a shop, Lotions and Potions, which
sells healthy foods, vitamins, and skin-care. All products are free of side
effects–like growing excessively tall or small! In fact, I am very interested in
healthy choices. I would like to sell goods that people want.
A company called Delicious Drinks is producing some new healthy antioxidant
drops that you add to water. I want to buy some of these drops from the
company so I can sell them to the customers who come into my store. The
drops come in six different color/flavor combinations: Orange, Blue
Raspberry, Green Lime, Purple Grape, Teal Cotton Candy, and Red Fruit Punch.
Money is a scarce resource so I can afford to buy ten samples to start. So I
have to make a decision about which flavors to order and how many of each.
After asking customers about their favorite colors and flavors, I came up with
the following data tables. Based on the evidence, what do you recommend?
Please let me know your top three choices and your reasons for the decisions.
Sincerely,
Alice

Data-Driven Decision-making
Problem and Decision
• What is Alice trying to do?
• What problem does she have?
• What decision does she have to make?
Evaluation
• Examine the data.
• List the steps you followed to make your decision.
• What other data would you like to have before you make a final decision?
Decision
• What decision did you make? List reasons (evidence) for your decision.
Write Alice a letter discussing your decision and the process you used to
come up with your choice.

Cinderella
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wlyMkmK
A--E

Dear Students,
I need your help! I love to run. I am a fast runner, but my glass
slippers fall off when I run. I need you to help me pick out a
new pair of shoes. White shoes are cool, but I also like the
colors blue and red. Also, I just learned how to tie my shoes so
shoes with laces are ok. I have $45 to spend on my new shoes.
I like to run and I also need to be able to wear the new shoes
to school. Please help me find a new pair of shoes that I can
be proud of.
When your team finds the pair of shoes for me, write me a
letter and tell which shoe you chose and why you chose them.
Your friend,
Cinderella

Dear Engineering Team,
My name is Cinderella and I run on a track team called “Disney-Star Track
Runners.” I have had problems with running in glass slippers, if they don’t
break, they fall off. It is a serious problem when I want to run fast. My
teammates and I want to make a change. We are trying to see which shoe is
the best one for running. We are looking at how long the shoes lasts, how
runners rate the comfort of the shoe, the mass of the shoes, the texture of
the tread on the shoes, how well air flows through the shoes to cool the feet,
and the cost of the shoes. Coach Mickey told us that shoes that have a mass
of over 1 kilogram may slow us down.
The texture of the bottom of the shoe is especially important to my runners
on days when the track is wet. Poor traction can cause runners to slip and fall.
Good airflow helps sweat to evaporate, keeping runner’s feet cooler on hot
days.
I hope you can write a letter back to me telling me the process on how you
decided how to rank the shoe from best to worst. Also, we measure running
distance in kilometers, but the data we received from the shoe manufacturers
is in meters. If you can convert meters to kilometers, it will help some of the
runners understand the information better.
In your letter, make sure you describe the process on how you decided how to
rank the shoe from best to worst. I look forward to hearing back from you!
Sincerely,
Cinderella

What could the characters have done
so they could still live their dreams?
http://gameofwealthonline.com/financial-lessons-from-disney-pixars-up/

How could they have protected against
risk?

Decision-making: College and Careers

• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sED6FRXIHJc Monster’s U Trailer
• http://movies.disney.com/monsters-university More clips and games from Monster’s U
• http://sunnymoney.weebly.com/earning-income.html Elementary Lesson Idea
• http://floridafinancialliteracy.weebly.com/blog/are-you-prepared-for-college-or-a-career
Middle/High Lesson Idea

Zootopia: Choosing a Career
http://www.motortrend.com/news/the-cars-of-zootopia-what-would-a-moose-drive/

Zootopia Tech and Cybersecurity:
Snapping a Selfie
Source:
http://www.businessinsider.com/tech-references-zootopia-disney-2016-3/#res-a-movie-poster-for-zootopia-can-you-spot-all-of-the-phones-1

Zootopia Tech and
Cybersecurity
Can you spot all the cell phones?
Source:
http://www.businessinsider.com/tech-references-zootopia-disney-2016-3/#res-a-movie-poster-for-zootopia-can-you-spot-all-of-the-phones-1

Lesson title and author
Cyber Security & Economics
Lesson 1: Jack and the Giant Digital Footprint
For Class Testing Only
Deborah Kozdras, Ph.D.

Visual 1: Digital Footprint *
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* This is an example of the image. There were no images under the “free to use or share” search
on Google, so I included this as a sample. Easy to recreate with some kid apps included)

Hi Students,
My name is Jack III and my grandfather was the “Jack I” who traded beans for a cow
and ended up with a goose that lays golden eggs. Our family has been living happily
ever after for years; however, I recently read on the Internet that the giant is back.
Apparently, giants live for a very long time!
For those of you not familiar with the story of my famous family, here goes. My
grandfather, Jack I, was supposed to sell the cow to make money to feed his family. He
met a guy who convinced him to trade his cow for some “magic” beans. His mom, my
great grandmother, was not very happy because she didn’t believe in magic beans.
She said, “The cost of your decision is that we don’t have money to buy food this
week.” She threw the beans out of the window and made Grandpa Jack clean his
room. The next morning, when Jack I looked out the window, he saw a giant beanstalk.
You see, in fairy-tale land, magic happens. After he climbed to the top of the
beanstalk, he saw a beautiful giant castle. Then he went inside. Obviously he had
never heard the story of Goldilocks and the Three Bears. Walking into a strange
family’s house and messing with their stuff is never a good idea.
Handout 1: Jack’s Letter Part 1

You know the drill, giant arrived, giant fell asleep, and Grandpa Jack made the decision
to take the hen that lays the golden eggs. The giant woke and shouted, “Fee, Fi, Fo,
Fum.” Grandpa Jack ran toward the beanstalk and raced down as fast as his little legs
would carry him. The giant followed and when Grandpa Jack cut down the beanstalk,
the giant crashed to the ground and was never heard of again—at least not by
Grandpa.
But I recently found out that the giant is still alive! I saw postings on the Internet!
Apparently giants live for a very long time.
So I have a problem. I don’t want the giant to find my house. I imagine he is not happy
with the decision Grandpa Jack made to take the goose. Grandpa took a big risk and
now I may have to pay for it.
I heard that you were learning about digital footprints. Someone told me that my online
digital footprint might lead the giant right to my house if I’m not careful. I spend a lot of
time online. I like to use the Internet and play games with friends. My mom also likes to
share photos. Please help us make informed decisions about the things I post online
so we don’t lead the giant right to my house!
Sincerely,
Jack III
Handout 1: Jack’s Letter Part 2

Handout 3: Digital Footprint Notes

Handout 4a: Article on Digital Footprints and Photo
Sharing (Lexile 750)
Taking cute and funny pictures isn’t new. However, the digital world
changes how photos are shared. When you post a photo, you might be
sharing private information. And that can be a problem because most
children have some kind of digital footprint.
A digital footprint is like a trail of everything you do online. A trail is
created when you upload content, surf websites, or play on apps. In
fact, your digital footprint may have started before you even posted
anything! Parents enjoy sharing cute photos of your young life. This can
be a problem for you when the photos are embarrassing. But that isn’t
the only problem.
Did you know that your location might be shared when you post a
photo? For example, if you take a photo at a baseball game, the photo
is tagged to share the location. This is called geotagging. Smart phones
automatically add tags to photos. You have to turn it off in settings. This
is very important for online safety. What would happen if Little Red
Riding Hood posted selfies with geotags?
Remember, posting photos can affect your digital footprint. Digital
footprints can become real footprints when someone can track you and
your location. Ask your parents to help you research photo sharing.
Remember to think before you share!

Handout 4b Part 1: Article on Digital Footprints and Photo
Have you or your parents ever posted a photo to social media? Taking cute and
funny pictures isn’t new. However, the digital world changes how photos are
shared. Did you know when you post a photo other people know where you
are? And that can be a problem because most children have some kind of
digital footprint.
According to Common Sense Media, a digital footprint is a record of everything
you do online. You leave a trail of footprints when you use social media, surf
websites, answer quizzes, or sign into apps and games. In fact, your digital
footprint may have started before you even posted anything! A recent survey
found that over 90% of parents have posted about children by the time they
were two! Parents enjoy sharing cute photos of your young life. This can be a
problem for you when the photos are embarrassing. But that isn’t the only
problem.
Did you know that when you post images on social media, you give companies
permission to use your photos? For example, when you join photo-sharing
apps, you give permission to share and use your content. The only solution is
to read the policy of social media accounts before you post. Do you want
people to be able to use your photos?
A bigger problem can happen due geotagging. What is geotagging? Common
Sense Media defines geotagging as a feature that allows you to add locations
to uploaded content. For example, when you take a photo at a baseball game,
the photo can be geotagged to share your location. Most smartphones are
equipped with location-based services. Geotagging automatically is attached to
photos taken by smartphone cameras.

Handout 4b Part 2: Article on Digital Footprints and Photo
Geotagging can impact your digital footprint by leaving a real-world location trail.
For example, what would happen if Little Red Riding Hood posted selfies with
geotags to her social media account? So what can you do if you don’t want
someone to know your location? You can search online to find out how to disable
geotagging on your smartphone.
You can also teach your parents and guardians. Remember, posting photos creates
a digital footprint. For example, what would happen if Little Red Riding Hood posted
selfies? Those photos would include a geotag with location and time. This could
alert the wolf to where Little Red Riding Hood was going!
Photos can impact your digital footprint. However, there are ways you can protect
your privacy. Don’t post to social media unless you know how they can use your
images. Ask friends and family for permission before they post images of you.
Finally, make sure that you disable geotagging when you don’t want to share your
location with strangers. Remember, digital footprints can become real footprints
when someone can track your location through geotagging.
Sources:
• http://mediasmarts.ca/sites/mediasmarts/files/games/secure-comics/publications/PT2014_PosterAbstract.pdf
• https://www.commonsensemedia.org/file/case-family-tip-sheet-2/download
• https://www.commonsensemedia.org/privacy-and-internet-safety/is-it-safe-to-post-pictures-of-my-kid-online

Handout 5: Footprint

Handout 6: Digital Footprint Analysis

Cyber Security & Economics
Red and the Big Bad Cyberwolf:
Protecting Your Identity Online
By

Profile 1
• I am a ten-year old boy. I play
soccer. I like to meet people
online and play games. My
favorite food is pork chops.
• I am a girl and I just turned
nine. I really like to play with
princess games online. On
weekends, I visit my grandma
and bring her cookies.
Profile 2
Visual 1: Online Profiles
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How would these people look, based on their profiles?

• How different is this from how
you saw people based on the
online profiles?
• When you are online, you
never know whether people
are telling the truth about their
identities.
• Just like the wolf pretended to
be Little Red’s grandma, adults
can pretend to be a child
online.
Visual 2: Picture of Wolf
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Handout 1: Letter from Red
Hi Students,
My name is Red and my friend Jack, the beanstalk guy, suggested I email you.
You may remember the story of my grandma: Little Red Riding Hood. There are
a lot of crazy versions of that story out there. Do you want to know the true
ending? The Big Bad Wolf was arrested and my grandma was fine. All my life,
I’ve been warned about the Big Bad Wolf and I NEVER talk to strangers in real
life!
Jack was over playing online games and apps with me. He said that when I
messaged my game friends, I was talking to cyberstrangers. That’s a problem!
He said that there were risks because you never know who might be online.
Jack and I have started an afterschool technology club. When my friends and I
play online, we especially like to fill in surveys and enter contests. I really like to
make new friends and fill in my profiles on the games I play. Jack said there are
always costs and benefits to consider when making decisions online. I don’t
want to do things that are dangerous. I heard you were doing some research
and could help me by providing advice about the risks of sharing information.
Can you please send me an email with a summary of advice that I can share
with friends in my afterschool club?
Thanks,
Red
P.S. I no longer wear one of those old fashioned riding hoods, like my grandma. I
prefer wearing red hoodies!

Handout 2:
Summary for Email
Back to Red
Contrast personal and private
information.
Evaluate the risks of sharing
information.
Think of other advice for Red, based
on information from the lesson.
Summarize the information into an
advice email for Red.
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Your Identity Online
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Cyber Security
Goldilocks and the Three Passwords
By:

Visual 1: Image of a Lock

Visual 2: Email Log In

What is a too-easy
password?
What is a just-right
password?
What is a too-hard
password?
Handout 1:
Password Graphic Organizer

Password Do’s
• Should be at least eight
characters
• Use upper- and lower-case
letters
• Use numbers and symbols
(&%$#)
• Should be changed regularly
• Only be shared with a parent
or guardian in case you forget.
• Should not be the same as
your email
• Don’t use a word from the
dictionary
• Don’t use private information
• Should not be the same on all
sites
• Don’t share with friends
Password Don’ts
Handout 2:
Baby Bear’s Suggestions for Just Right Passwords
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Handout 3:
Instructions for a Public Service Announcement
1. Who are you? (Use a name that reflects what you are doing)
_______________________________________________
2. We are here to tell you about:
_______________________________________________
3. Why should you create strong passwords? (Discuss: costs, benefits,
and risks in your statement)
______________________________________________________
______________________________________________________
4. Here are some tips: (each student provides one tip)
• ____________________________________
• ____________________________________
5. So remember: (end with a short slogan or saying)
_________________________________________________.
You are a consulting company providing information to others about the importance of creating
good passwords.

Cybersecurity
Appily Ever After
By

Visual 1: Credit Card
Appily Ever After

Ana wanted to
download
some apps
Her mom said
she could
download free
apps
It said she
could buy 5
new dresses
for $1.00 each
Ana
downloaded a
free Princess
Ninja app
Her mom
entered her
credit card
The app said
she could
have it ad-free
for $5.00
She paid
$10.00 for the
second app to
be ad-free
Then it said
“get a new
world for
$10.00”
New cars cost
$5.00 – she
bought 4
She
downloaded a
princess race
car game
She
downloaded 5
songs from
the game at
$2.00 each
Paid $10.00
for tokens to
buy new
outfits and
equipment
New
characters
cost $2.00
each – she
bought 5
Paid $5.00 for
faster time
New worlds
cost $5.00
each – she
bought 2
Appily Ever After
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Handout 1: Ana’s Spending
Total = ____

Problem: What was Ana’s
problem?
Draw what happened:
Write about it:
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
Draw what happened:
Write about it:
___________________________
___________________________
___________________________
Solution: What advice did Jamal
give Ana?
Handout 2: Problem/Solution
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Handout 3: In-app Purchases
Ana received a $25.00 gift card for app purchases. These are the apps she likes. Make some
recommendations to Ana that you think are responsible.
EconEdLink Teacher Webinar: Children’s Literature & Economics
Pop Star Singing Build a Roller Coaster Superhero Fashion Show
$5.00 to make ad-free $5.00 to make ad-free $10.00 to make ad-free
$1.00 per song for kid’s
songs
$5.00 for each new roller
coaster kit
$1.00 for each new outfit
$2.00 per song for current
popular songs
$10.00 for a new theme
park
$1.00 for each new
background
$1.00 per each new
background image
$10.00 for faster time $2.00 for each new
superhero

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