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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Economics
Lesson Topic: distinction between the shift in the demand or supply curve and the movement along these curves
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe the difference between a movement along a demand or supply curve and a shift of the curve.
  • Explain how price changes and non‑price determinants affect quantity demanded or supplied.
  • Analyse the impact of movements and shifts on market equilibrium.
  • Construct and label appropriate diagrams showing movements and shifts.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector or interactive whiteboard
  • Slide deck with demand/supply diagrams
  • Printed worksheet with practice questions
  • Graph paper and coloured pens
  • Whiteboard markers
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “If the price of coffee falls, what happens to the amount you buy?” This links students’ everyday experience to the concept of movement along a demand curve. Remind them that price changes affect only quantity, whereas other factors shift the whole curve. Today they will be able to identify and illustrate both types of changes and explain their effect on equilibrium.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5') – students answer the poll question on sticky notes; teacher collects responses.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10') – define movement along a curve vs. shift; show textbook diagrams.
  3. Guided practice (12') – groups analyse scenarios, decide if each is a movement or shift, and sketch the appropriate diagram.
  4. Whole‑class feedback (8') – groups present; teacher clarifies misconceptions using the comparison table.
  5. Exam technique drill (10') – students work through an A‑Level style question, labeling direction and equilibrium changes.
  6. Summary quiz (5') – quick Kahoot or exit ticket with 2‑3 multiple‑choice items.
Conclusion:
Recap that price changes cause movements along curves while non‑price factors cause shifts, each leading to different equilibrium outcomes. For the exit ticket, students write one real‑world example of a shift and one of a movement. Homework: complete the worksheet by drawing and labeling a demand shift due to increased income and a supply movement due to a price rise.