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Lesson Plan
Grade: Date: 17/01/2026
Subject: Economics
Lesson Topic: Diagrams that illustrate shifts of a demand curve
Learning Objective/s:
  • Describe how non‑price determinants affect the position of the demand curve.
  • Explain the direction of demand shifts for changes in income, tastes, substitutes, complements, expectations, and number of buyers.
  • Draw and label demand‑shift diagrams, including axes, curves, and equilibrium points, in exam style.
Materials Needed:
  • Projector or interactive whiteboard
  • Printed worksheets with demand‑shift tables
  • Graph paper and coloured pens
  • Economics textbook or IGCSE revision guide
  • Calculator (optional)
 Introduction:
Begin with a quick real‑world example, such as a sudden rise in smartphone prices, to spark interest. Review the law of demand and the shape of the demand curve that students already know. Explain that by the end of the lesson they will be able to identify the factors that shift demand and produce accurate diagrams.
Lesson Structure:
  1. Do‑now (5') – students answer a short question on the law of demand on the board.
  2. Mini‑lecture (10') – introduce non‑price determinants and how they cause shifts, using the summary table.
  3. Guided practice (12') – whole‑class drawing of a right‑ward shift for increased income, teacher models each step.
  4. Pair activity (10') – each pair receives a determinant card and draws the corresponding demand‑shift diagram, labeling axes, curves, and equilibrium points.
  5. Check for understanding (8') – quick quiz (Kahoot/exit ticket) with scenario questions on shift direction.
  6. Summary & reflection (5') – teacher recaps key points; students write one takeaway on a sticky note.
Conclusion:
Summarise that demand shifts arise from changes in non‑price factors and are shown by parallel moves of the curve. Collect the exit tickets where students identify the correct shift direction for a given scenario. For homework, assign a worksheet requiring students to draw and label two demand‑shift diagrams based on different determinants.