Lesson Plan

• Describe the definition and key features of seasonal unemployment.
• Identify the main causes and industries affected by seasonal unemployment.
• Analyse the economic impacts of seasonal unemployment and evaluate government policies that mitigate it.
• Compare seasonal unemployment with frictional, structural and cyclical unemployment.

• Projector and screen
• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed worksheet with sector case studies
• Seasonal‑unemployment line‑graph handout
• Student laptops/tablets (optional)
• Exit‑ticket cards or digital quiz platform

Begin with a quick think‑pair‑share: “Which jobs disappear when winter arrives or during school holidays?” Connect this to students’ prior knowledge of unemployment types and explain that today they will explore a predictable form of job loss. Success criteria are stated: students will define seasonal unemployment, give real‑world examples, and evaluate policy responses.

1. Do‑now (5') – Think‑pair‑share on seasonal jobs; share a few responses.
2. Mini‑lecture (10') – Define seasonal unemployment, outline key features and causes using the projector and line‑graph handout.
3. Group activity (15') – Each group analyses a case study (agriculture, tourism, retail, construction) and identifies patterns, impacts, and short‑term responses.
4. Whole‑class debrief (10') – Groups present findings; teacher highlights comparisons with other unemployment types.
5. Policy brainstorm (10') – Students suggest government measures; teacher records official policies (training, part‑time schemes, benefits, diversification).
6. Formative check (5') – Kahoot quiz or written exit ticket with three short questions to gauge understanding.

Recap the definition, causes, and policy options for seasonal unemployment, emphasizing its predictability and economic effects. Collect exit tickets as a retrieval check and assign homework: research a local seasonal industry and write a brief report on its employment cycle and any mitigation strategies.