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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Economics
Lesson Topic: Advantages and disadvantages of specialisation
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe what specialisation means in international trade.
  • Explain three key advantages of specialisation for a country.
  • Analyse three disadvantages and their potential economic impact.
  • Evaluate how specialisation affects national income, employment, and the environment.
  • Apply the concept to a simple PPF diagram to illustrate gains from trade.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector or interactive whiteboard
  • Slide deck with key points and PPF diagram
  • Handout summarising advantages and disadvantages
  • Worksheet with case‑study questions
  • Whiteboard markers and flip chart
  • Sticky notes for group brainstorming
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick poll: “What products does your country import most?” to activate prior knowledge of trade. Explain that today’s focus is on why nations choose to specialise and the trade‑offs involved. State the success criteria: students will list advantages and disadvantages and illustrate gains from trade on a PPF.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5') – Students write top imports/exports of a chosen country on sticky notes and share briefly.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10') – Define specialisation and comparative advantage; present a PPF diagram showing gains from trade.
  3. Guided analysis (10') – Discuss advantages using slides; class builds a mind‑map of key points.
  4. Group activity (15') – Small groups analyse a case study (Country A vs. Country B) to identify disadvantages and complete the worksheet.
  5. Whole‑class debrief (5') – Groups present findings; teacher highlights major trade‑off concepts.
  6. Quick check (5') – Exit ticket: write one advantage and one disadvantage with a real‑world example.
Conclusion:
Recap the main advantages and disadvantages of specialisation and how they appear on a PPF diagram. Collect exit tickets to assess understanding, and assign homework: research a country’s primary specialisation and write a short paragraph explaining its economic impact.