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Which subject	Economics
What age group	Year or Grade 7
What topic	Intro to economics
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Welcome to the World of Economics!

Lesson Introduction: The Mystery of the Missing Ice Cream

Hook Activity: Ice Cream Detective

Imagine this: You're at a bustling summer fair, and everyone is excited about the ice cream stand. Suddenly, an urgent announcement crackles over the PA system: "Attention, everyone! There has been a theft! Someone has taken all the ice cream! We need your help to solve this mystery!"

1. Group Discussion: Break the students into small groups and ask them to brainstorm questions they would ask to solve the mystery. Some guiding questions could include:

   • Who could have taken the ice cream?
   • Why would someone want to steal ice cream?
   • What impact does this theft have on the fair and the people at it?

2. Class Sharing: After about 5 minutes, bring the class back together and ask each group to share one of their questions or ideas. Write these on the board.

Connecting to Economics

After the discussion, explain how the mystery relates to the world of economics:

• Scarcity: Just like there isn’t enough ice cream for everyone now, in economics, we deal with limited resources.
• Choices: The fair organizers will have to make choices on how to manage what little ice cream is left.
• Supply and Demand: With all the excitement around ice cream, even a missing supply can change demand. How much are people willing to pay for a scoop now that it’s rare?

Transition to the Lesson

With those concepts in mind, introduce the topic of economics by summarizing:

"Today, we’re embarking on an adventure to understand what economics is all about! We’ll learn how scarcity, choice, and supply and demand affect our daily lives. So, put on your detective hats, and let’s dive into the world of economics!"

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Goals for Today’s Lesson

• Define what economics is.
• Understand the concepts of scarcity, choice, and supply & demand.
• Discuss how these concepts affect everyday decision-making.

Let’s get started!