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Which subject	Economics
What topic	What is Economics
What length (min)	40
What age group	Year or Grade 11
Class size	20
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Lesson plan

Lesson Plan

Topic

What is Economics

Objectives

1. Define economics and explain its significance in everyday life.
2. Identify the basic concepts of economics, including scarcity, supply and demand, and resources.
3. Analyze real-world examples to illustrate economic principles.

Materials

• Whiteboard and markers
• Projector and screen
• Handouts with definitions and key concepts
• Video clip introducing economics (5 minutes)
• Case study or article for group discussion

Grade/Age Group

Grade 11

Subject

Economics

National Curriculum Alignment

This lesson aligns with the U.S. National Curriculum standards for high school economics education, particularly in understanding fundamental economic concepts and applying them to everyday decision-making.

Class Size

20 students

Lesson Structure

Step Number	Step Title	Length (minutes)	Details
1	Introduction to Economics	5	Briefly introduce the topic. Ask students what they think economics means and gather initial thoughts.
2	Video Clip	5	Show a 5-minute video introducing the concept of economics. Follow up with a brief discussion.
3	Key Concepts	10	Present key concepts: scarcity, supply and demand, and resources. Use the whiteboard to illustrate.
4	Group Activity	10	Divide the class into small groups (4 students each). Provide a case study or article for groups to analyze economic principles.
5	Class Discussion	5	Bring the class back together and have each group summarize their findings without presentations, just sharing key points.
6	Summary and Q&A	5	Summarize the lesson, addressing any remaining questions. Highlight the importance of economics in decision-making.
7	Homework Assignment	5	Assign homework where students write a short reflection on how economics affects their daily lives. Provide guidelines.

Homework

• Write a one-page reflection on how economics affects your daily life. Explain at least two economic concepts discussed in class. The homework will be collected for grading without requiring presentations in front of the class.

Lesson script