Lesson Plan

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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 18/01/2026
Subject: Economics
Lesson Topic: Diagrams that illustrate shifts of a supply curve
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe what a shift in the supply curve represents.
  • Identify at least five non‑price determinants that cause supply shifts.
  • Explain how each determinant moves the curve left or right.
  • Construct and label a supply‑shift diagram for a given scenario.
  • Evaluate the impact of a supply shift on equilibrium price and quantity.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector or interactive whiteboard
  • Printed worksheets with supply‑shift tables
  • Graph paper and coloured pens
  • Scenario cards (e.g., input price change, technology upgrade)
  • Teacher’s slide deck with example diagrams
  • Whiteboard and markers
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “If the cost of raw materials falls, what happens to the amount of product you can sell?” Connect this to students’ prior knowledge of basic supply curves and set the success criteria: students will be able to explain and illustrate supply shifts.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5’) – short quiz on supply‑curve basics.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – define supply shift, present the list of determinants, show example diagrams.
  3. Guided practice (12’) – work through the coffee‑market example; students draw the right‑shift diagram on graph paper.
  4. Group activity (15’) – each group receives a scenario card, predicts the direction of the shift, sketches the diagram, and presents findings.
  5. Check for understanding (8’) – exit ticket: list two determinants and describe their effect on the supply curve.
  6. Summary (5’) – recap key points and clarify any misconceptions.
Conclusion:
Recap that non‑price factors move the entire supply curve and consequently alter equilibrium price and quantity. Students complete an exit ticket stating one factor and its expected shift direction. For homework, they locate a recent news article that illustrates a supply shift and prepare a brief diagram to share in the next lesson.