BBB4M – Unit 1 – Lesson 2: 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. Riddle me this…
2. Starter: Infographic Study [individual task].
3. Teacher led instruction and note taking.
4. Production Possibilities Curve: Graphical Application [class task].
5. Absolute and Comparative Advantage [teacher led instruction and note taking].
6. Production Possibilities Curve worksheet [individual task].
7. Comparative Advantage worksheet [individual task].
8. Review: Peer Assessment

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