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Business Economics Playground

As a passionate educator specializing in IGCSE economics and A level business, I strive to craft engaging and accessible learning materials. My visually stimulating PowerPoints aim to demystify complex Econ and Biz concepts, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the subject. By closely adhering to the curriculum while incorporating creativity, I endeavour to create a stimulating and collaborative classroom environment that inspires students to actively participate an

As a passionate educator specializing in IGCSE economics and A level business, I strive to craft engaging and accessible learning materials. My visually stimulating PowerPoints aim to demystify complex Econ and Biz concepts, fostering a deeper understanding and appreciation for the subject. By closely adhering to the curriculum while incorporating creativity, I endeavour to create a stimulating and collaborative classroom environment that inspires students to actively participate an
The World of Work Part 1
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The World of Work Part 1

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This 44-slide presentation includes: The WHY: Unpacking the complex reasons we choose to work, from the obvious financial motivations to the less tangible job satisfaction and personal fulfillment. Wage Wizardry: Learning how those numbers on your paycheck are determined. It’s all about supply and demand, but there’s more to it than meets the eye! Labor Market Dynamics: Understanding what makes jobs hot or not. From industry trends to government policies, discover the factors shaping the employment landscape. Wage Gaps: Exploring why some people earn more than others. It’s not always fair, but this presentation sheds light on the complex issues at play. Bonus features: Video insights: Get ready to hit play and discuss. Think tank moments: Challenge your understanding with thought-provoking questions. I would recommend doing an activity on Specialization before beginning this unit. Business Economics Playground
Government's Hand in the Economy
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Government's Hand in the Economy

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This 31-slide presentation is a fun and informative guide to government intervention. It breaks down complex economic concepts into easy-to-understand explanations and visuals. Level up your economics game, one slide at a time! Business Economics Playground
A Hands-On Market Adventure!
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A Hands-On Market Adventure!

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Get ready to shake things up in the classroom! This isn’t your average economics lesson. It’s a high-five-filled frenzy where students become the market! By transforming handshakes into the hottest commodity, you’ll watch as a bustling marketplace emerges, complete with eager buyers and sellers. This activity is edited from Jacob Clifford on youtube. Throw in some ‘cards as cash’ as currency and watch the trading escalate. Introduce the high-five as a sneaky substitute, and the market will react like never before. It’s like watching a real-life economic experiment unfold! And the fun doesn’t stop there. Let’s see how the market responds to a government shake-up! Introduce a maximum price on handshakes or slap on a hefty handshake tax. Watch as the market twists and turns, and students grapple with the consequences. This isn’t just an activity; it’s a market rollercoaster! Students will be so engaged, they won’t even realize they’re learning about supply, demand, equilibrium, and government intervention. It’s the perfect way to shake off the boredom and shake up their understanding of economics! Are you ready to create a classroom market that’s as dynamic as the real world? Business Economics Playground
Macroeconomics Masterplan
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Macroeconomics Masterplan

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"All materials not originally created by Michelle O Looney are used with permission or under fair use guidelines.¨ Action-packed lessons: Forget dry lectures, these engaging activities (think props, games, and even a space adventure!) will have students clamoring for more. Catchy titles: Each lesson boasts a title that sparks curiosity and sets the tone for the learning journey. Crystal-clear learning objectives: Students know exactly what they’ll achieve by the end of each session. Engagement for all: This resource caters to different learning styles, ensuring no student gets left behind. The best part? You don’t need to scour the internet for hours. This comprehensive scheme of work has it all, meticulously researched and ready to use. Business Economics Playground
Microeconomics Masterplan
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Microeconomics Masterplan

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"All materials not originally created by Michelle O Looney are used with permission or under fair use guidelines.¨ Action-packed lessons: Forget dry lectures, these engaging activities (think props, games, and even a space adventure!) will have students clamoring for more. Catchy titles: Each lesson boasts a title that sparks curiosity and sets the tone for the learning journey. Crystal-clear learning objectives: Students know exactly what they’ll achieve by the end of each session. Engagement for all: This resource caters to different learning styles, ensuring no student gets left behind. The best part? You don’t need to scour the internet for hours. This comprehensive scheme of work has it all, meticulously researched and ready to use. Business Economics Playground
Needs vs Wants in Space
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Needs vs Wants in Space

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Blast off into a real-world learning adventure! Students become space explorers faced with the ultimate challenge: packing for a new planet. They’ll start by selecting essential items, but when the spacecraft’s weight limit is discovered, they must discard some items.This hands on activity helps students understand the difference between needs and wants in a fun and engaging way. Aimed to enhance critical thinking amongst students. BizEconHub
Scarcity Strikes Back
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Scarcity Strikes Back

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This 29-slide lesson is your secret decoder ring to the world of economics. Uncover the mystery of scarcity, dive deep into needs versus wants, and meet the famous CELL gang (you’ll thank me later!). Building on what you already know, this presentation is your guide to cracking the economic code and understanding why choices matter. Business Economics Playground
Factor Focus
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Factor Focus

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This 24-slide adventure takes you through the world of economic building blocks! Watch a cool video, meet the CELL (yes, that’s right, CELL!) of economic factors, and discover how they move and groove in the economy. Get ready to think critically and become a factor pro! Business Economics Playground
PPC Perfect
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PPC Perfect

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This effective 15-slide resource brings the Production Possibility Curve (PPC) to life. With clear explanations and a fun fan and plane activity, students will grasp the concept effortlessly. The resource includes key definitions, a handy Q2CELL memory aid for shifters of the PPC. Business Economics Playground
Market Magic
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Market Magic

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This 25-slide presentation delves into the fascinating world of resource allocation in a market economy. Building on the foundation of previous lessons it focuses on the price mechanism as the driving force behind resource distribution. With clear learning objectives and a helpful (ARSI) memory aid, students will gain a deep understanding of how prices influence production, consumption, and resource allocation. Engaging lesson and opportunities to challenge their thinking ensure a dynamic and informative learning experience. I have also included another economic system activity if you choose to use it. Business Economics Playground
Supply Stretch
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Supply Stretch

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Supply Stretch is a dynamic 17-slide presentation that delves into the world of price elasticity of supply. This resource equips students with the knowledge to understand how responsive producers are to price changes. With a handy PSSST memory aid to master the factors affecting PES students will become supply elasticity experts in no time. Business Economics Playground
The Stretch and Squeeze of Elasticity
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The Stretch and Squeeze of Elasticity

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This dynamic 28-slide lesson dives deep into the world of price elasticity of demand. Starting with a fun review of demand and supply, it guides students through the concept of PED, using a catchy memory aid to crack the formula (Queue before you Pay)and to to remember the factors determining PED (SPLAT!) Interactive elements and a practice exam question ensure students master the bend and flex of demand curves. Get ready to make PED perfectly clear! A worksheet is also included. Business Economics Playground
The Supply Factor
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The Supply Factor

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Supply Spectacular! This 33-slide lesson is all about how much stuff businesses are willing to make. Building on your demand knowledge, you’ll explore the law of supply, see how things like costs and technology can shift the supply curve (remember that handy TWICS acronym!), and even get a taste of real-world economics with some cool reading material. Get ready to become a supply side superstar! I have also thrown in a starter retrieval activity. Business Economics Playground
Market Failure Drama
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Market Failure Drama

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This resource is a market failure party! It’s got everything to make learning fun: a slide show (29 slides) packed with info, engaging activities like turning into art critics and solving public good puzzles, and even a memory trick to remember all the market failure drama. Get ready to dive into the crazy world of economics! Clear learning objectives A lot of opportunities for elicitation Optional starter activity also. Hope you enjoy. Business Economics Playground
Life is Demanding
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Life is Demanding

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This resource is a demand-packed powerhouse! It’s got everything you need to turn your students into demand experts. From auctioning chocolate bars to dancing through demand shifters, this 43-slide presentation is a fun and easy way to master demand curves and their movers and shakers. Plus, a handy handout keeps students on track. Get ready to watch demand soar in your classroom! Business Economics Playground