| Lesson Plan |
| Grade: |
Date: 25/02/2026 |
| Subject: Economics |
| Lesson Topic: objectives in terms of inflation, balance of payments, unemployment, growth, development, sustainability and redistribution of income and wealth |
Learning Objective/s:
- Describe the seven macro‑economic objectives and their key indicators.
- Explain how monetary, fiscal and supply‑side policies are used to achieve each objective and identify typical trade‑offs.
- Analyse the interrelationships between objectives using the policy trilemma and evaluate policy choices in a given scenario.
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Materials Needed:
- Projector and screen for slides
- Whiteboard and markers
- Handout summarising objectives, indicators and policy tools
- Printed case‑study worksheet for group analysis
- Calculator or spreadsheet software for simple calculations
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Introduction:
Start with a quick poll asking students which macro‑economic goal they consider most important for their future. Connect their responses to prior knowledge of price stability and employment. Outline the success criteria: students will be able to name the objectives, explain policy instruments and discuss trade‑offs.
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Lesson Structure:
- Do‑now (5'): Students write the seven objectives on sticky notes and place them on the board.
- Mini‑lecture (15'): Brief overview of each objective, its indicators, typical targets and main policy instruments.
- Interactive case study (20'): In groups, analyse a country scenario, prioritize objectives and propose a policy mix using the handout.
- Whole‑class debrief (10'): Groups present trade‑offs; teacher highlights the policy trilemma.
- Quick quiz (5'): Kahoot/exit ticket with three MCQs on objectives and instruments.
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Conclusion:
Recap the key points: the seven objectives, their indicators, and how policies can conflict. Collect the exit ticket to gauge understanding and assign a short homework – students research a recent policy decision in their country and identify which objectives it targeted and any trade‑offs.
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