CIA4U – Unit 4 – Lesson 3: Interdependence

Overview

Duration

100 minutes

Lesson Objective

• To learn about interdependence.

Lesson Outcomes

• Define interdependence.
• Explain why countries trade.
• Explain the difference between comparative and absolute advantage.
• Interpret a Production Possibilities Curve.
• Explain the concept of Opportunity Cost.

The Lesson

Sequence

1. Starter: Infographic Study [individual task].
2. Teacher led instruction and note taking.
3. Production Possibilities Curve: Graphical Application [class task].
4. Absolute and Comparative Advantage [teacher led instruction and note taking].
5. Production Possibilities Curve worksheet [individual task].
6. Comparative Advantage worksheet [individual task].
7. Review: Peer Assessment

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