Lesson Plan

• Describe the five key macro‑economic objectives and the indicators used to measure them.
• Explain how changes in economic growth, unemployment, inflation, balance of payments and sustainable development affect business activity.
• Analyse a real‑world scenario to identify which macro‑economic objective is influencing a business decision.
• Apply appropriate policy tools to evaluate potential business responses.

• Projector and screen
• Whiteboard and markers
• Printed handout of the macro‑economic objectives & policy tools table
• Worksheet with a short case study for group analysis
• AD‑AS diagram handouts
• Calculators (optional)

Begin with a headline about recent inflation spikes to capture interest. Ask students what they already know about how inflation or unemployment can shape a company’s strategy. Outline that by the end of the lesson they will be able to identify macro‑economic objectives, interpret key indicators, and predict business impacts.

1. Do‑now (5') – Quick quiz on GDP, CPI and unemployment definitions (paper or digital).
2. Mini‑lecture (10') – Present the five macro‑economic objectives and their measurement using slides and the summary table.
3. Guided Group Activity (15') – In pairs, analyse the provided case study and fill out a “Impact Matrix” linking each objective to specific business outcomes.
4. Diagram Lab (10') – Students label an AD‑AS diagram showing how changes in growth, inflation or exchange rates shift aggregate demand/supply.
5. Whole‑class Debrief (5') – Groups share key findings; teacher highlights correct links and policy tool examples.
6. Exit Ticket (5') – Write one concise statement: “If interest rates rise, a retail business will…”. Collect for assessment.

Summarise how each macro‑economic objective can create opportunities or constraints for businesses. Collect the exit tickets as a retrieval check and assign homework: each student finds a recent government macro‑policy change and writes a brief paragraph on its likely impact on a local business.