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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Economics
Lesson Topic: sustainable economic growth: definition of sustainable economic growth
Learning Objective/s:
  • Define sustainable economic growth and list its key criteria.
  • Compare sustainable and unsustainable growth across resource, environmental, social, and stability dimensions.
  • Analyse policy measures that promote sustainable growth.
  • Evaluate the long‑run implications of sustainable growth for equity and the environment.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector or interactive whiteboard
  • Slide deck covering definition, characteristics, and comparison table
  • Handout with comparison table and policy list
  • Whiteboard and markers
  • Exit‑ticket slips or digital quiz platform
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “What comes to mind when you hear the word ‘growth’?” Connect students’ ideas to previous lessons on economic growth, then outline today’s success criteria – students will be able to define sustainable growth, contrast it with unsustainable growth, and identify supportive policies.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5’) – Students answer the poll and write a brief definition of economic growth on sticky notes; teacher collects for review.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Present the definition of sustainable economic growth, its key characteristics, and the formula using slides.
  3. Comparison activity (12’) – In pairs, students complete a Venn diagram comparing sustainable vs. unsustainable growth using the provided table; teacher checks understanding.
  4. Policy brainstorm (10’) – Groups generate policy ideas from the list, rank their effectiveness, and post on the board.
  5. Case‑study analysis (8’) – Discuss a real‑world example (e.g., renewable‑energy investment) linked to the sustainable growth curve diagram.
  6. Exit ticket (5’) – Students answer: “One way a government can promote sustainable growth and why it matters.”
Conclusion:
Recap how sustainable growth balances economic, environmental, and social goals and why policy choices are crucial. Collect exit tickets to gauge understanding, then assign a short reflection: research a recent sustainable‑growth initiative in any country and prepare a one‑page summary for the next class.