Activity Introduction

The economy is something we hear a lot about – but what is the economy? What is economics? In this activity you’re going to find out!

This is a good activity for kids to complete independently.

Ideal for: Lower Secondary

Themes:

  • think and connect

Time required: 40 minutes

Curriculum connections: Business and Economics, Personal and Social Capability, Sustainability

Lesson & Curriculum Details

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Complete lesson for classroom teachers:

What is economics? What is the economy? – Flipped classroom – Year 7 & 8

Resources Required

  • Device with internet capability
  • Pen & paper (optional)

 

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Student Worksheet

Economics And Scarcity - Activity Instructions

The economy is something we hear a lot about - but what is the economy? What is economics? In this activity, you’re going to find out!

The economy is something we hear a lot about in day-to-day life or, at least, adults do. Economics is the study of the economy. On the news, we hear so much about how well the economy is doing and how world events shape the economy. At a local level, the economy is important to how well our local communities can thrive. The economy, though we may not realise it or think about it as often as it is discussed on the news, is incredibly important. The following two videos, and the questions accompanying them, will help you to better understand the economy and economics.

Your task is to watch two videos and answer the questions relating to each video.

Video 1

What is Economics? (https://youtu.be/nWPrMmv1Tis)

Why can’t we have everything we want?

What are some examples of scarce resources? 

Define e

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