Lesson Plan

• Define economic growth and calculate the growth rate using the standard formula.
• Explain why sustained economic growth is a key aim of government policy.
• Identify the main determinants of economic growth and their relative importance.
• Describe demand‑side and supply‑side government policies that promote growth and classify each measure.
• Analyse the limitations and possible side‑effects of growth‑oriented policies.

• Projector and screen
• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed handouts (summary checklist & worksheet)
• Calculator worksheets for growth‑rate calculations
• AD‑AS diagram posters
• Student notebooks

Begin with a headline about a recent rise in a country’s GDP to spark curiosity. Ask students what they already know about GDP and how growth is measured. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will be able to define growth, work out its rate, and evaluate government policies aimed at increasing it.

1. Do‑Now (5’): Quick calculation of a growth rate from a short data set on the board.
2. Mini‑lecture (10’): Definition of economic growth, the formula, and why governments pursue it.
3. Group activity (15’): In small groups, match the six determinants of growth to real‑world examples and discuss how each can be influenced by policy.
4. Teacher‑led modelling (10’): Use the AD‑AS diagram poster to illustrate demand‑side and supply‑side fiscal/monetary measures.
5. Evaluation discussion (10’): Whole‑class debate on the limitations and side‑effects listed in the source notes.
6. Exit ticket (5’): Students write one policy they think is most effective and one potential drawback.

Recap the definition of economic growth, its key determinants, and the main demand‑side and supply‑side policies covered. Collect exit tickets to gauge understanding, and assign a short homework task: research a recent growth‑oriented policy in any country and evaluate its likely effectiveness.