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welcome to igcse economics! |
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The aims of the course are to enable students to:
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Driving Questions:
What is the study of Economics?
What is the Economic Problem and how does it affect us?
What is the study of Economics?
What is the Economic Problem and how does it affect us?
ACTIVITY 1 - COMPLETING A KNOWLEDGE HARVEST - What do you already know?
The Economy is all around us, it consumes media time more than almost any other subject and is responsible for the rise and fall of individuals and nations...But what is the economy and equally important for your immediate needs, what is Economics and iGCSE Economics all about. Before you begin to study the course complete the knowledge harvest on your own and then be prepared to discuss and share your ideas in groups in 5 minutes time.
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ACTIVITY 2: What are the key concepts, ideas and skills that Economics as a subject focuses on? In pairs, complete a round robin of the See...Think...Wonder images and be prepared to feedback.
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Just a few reasons to remind yourself you made the right choice...
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ACTIVITY 3: Research the key terms below and write down a definition for each. Now look over the two resources below. In pairs try to demonstrate your understanding of the key terms from an economists viewpoint by applying all of them to a single paragraph titled: 'To what extent is Studying at University an Economic Choice?'. Use the sheet below to help you write your paragraph.
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THE ECONOMIC PROBLEM
SCARCITY WANTS NEEDS OPPORTUNITY COST |
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iMPORTANT RESOURCES
iGCSE Edexcel Economics Textbook