Lesson Plan

• Define economic growth and distinguish it from economic development.
• Calculate the real GDP growth rate using the standard formula.
• Identify the main factors that contribute to economic growth.
• Analyse the benefits and potential drawbacks of economic growth.
• Evaluate how changes in productive capacity affect a country’s growth trajectory.

• Projector and screen
• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed handouts with GDP data tables
• Calculators
• Worksheet for growth‑rate calculations
• Diagram of the long‑run aggregate‑supply curve

Begin with a recent headline about a country’s GDP surge to spark curiosity. Ask students what they already know about GDP and why changes matter. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will be able to define economic growth, calculate its rate, and assess its implications.

1. Do‑now (5'): Students compute a simple growth rate from two years of GDP figures.
2. Mini‑lecture (10'): Definition of economic growth, formula presentation, and contrast with economic development.
3. Guided practice (12'): Teacher models a growth‑rate calculation on the board; students repeat with calculators.
4. Group activity (15'): Analyse a case study of factors driving growth; complete worksheet.
5. Diagram discussion (8'): Interpret the long‑run upward‑sloping AS curve and link to potential output.
6. Check for understanding (5'): Quick Kahoot quiz or exit‑ticket question.

Summarise the definition, calculation method, and key drivers of economic growth. Collect exit tickets asking students to state one benefit and one drawback of growth. For homework, assign students to locate the latest real‑GDP growth rate for a country of their choice and write a brief commentary.