A nice lesson that explains exchange rates and how they can impact an economy. The lesson starts with the difference between imports and exports - with a nice simple task. The lesson then explains what exchange rates are. They lesson includes numerous examples of different exchange rates and explains how a weak or strong exchange rate can impact an economy. I have included great revision aids on how to help students remember the pros and cons of both a strong and weak pound, with the great acronyms SPICED and WPIDEC. The lesson then leads to a worksheet where students need to research different exchange rates and see how the price changes when different currencies are compared. A great lesson for teaching an important topic in Economics. Perfect for GCSE Economics and even Business Studies - the lesson could also be adapted for A-Level.

This lesson looks at production possibility curves (PPC) and how they show opportunity costs. The lesson includes lots of examples, diagrams and tasks to really help explain this topic. The lesson includes numerous video clips to help consolidate the learning. I have included a group task to make this lesson more engaging. This lesson is perfect for either GCSE or A-Level Economics. Lesson Aim: Students will fully understand how to analyse and draw production possibility curves.

A real bumper lesson on teaching income statements / profit and loss accounts. The lesson starts with looking at how an income statement is constructed what each section means (with relevant examples). The lesson the looks at how to calculate and complete income statements. The lesson has a great finance starter activity - a 10 question multiple choice quiz. I have also attached a lot of profit and loss worksheets, where students need to complete various financial documents. This lesson could potentially expand across two lessons as there are so many detailed resources, Perfect for teaching a tricky topic. This lesson could be used for both GCSE and A-Level Business Studies.

A bumper lesson on the balance of payments. The lesson aims to explain what the balance of payments is, how it is calculated and what the current account is. The lesson also looks at imports and exports and how they are used in the balance of payments. The lesson includes numerous tasks throughout and looks at ways the UK can aim to improve it balance of payment and try to get its current account into a surplus. I have also included a nice revision aid on the topic which includes exam style questions and other tasks. Perfect lesson for GCSE Economics which could also be used / altered for A-Level Economics.

Students will understand the key economic theory of inflation and price stability. Students will learn about purchasing power, basket of goods and the consumer price index. Students will also reflect on the difference between nominal and real values and how this links to inflation. The lesson includes tasks, examples and videos. The lesson also includes a nice worksheet to help consolidate learning.

A great lesson that covers balance sheets. The PPT covers the theory behind balance sheets and how they are constructed. There are numerous examples to help explain how a balance sheet needs to ‘balance’. I have included numerous balance sheet tasks and worksheets to help students fully grasp this tricky topic. I have also included a nice quiz on finance, perfect for a lesson starter. The detailed worksheets and activities will easily stretch across 2 lessons. Perfect for GCSE and A-Level Business Studies.

Students will understand the key economic theory of monetary policy. Students will learn about the interest rates, inflation, the base rate and the objectives of The Bank of England. Students will learn about the Monetary Policy Committee and their role in keeping inflation under control. The lesson includes tasks, examples and videos. The lesson also includes a nice worksheet to help consolidate learning.

Students will understand the key economic theory of the financial market. Students will learn what money is, how it is a medium of exchange and the difference between debit and credit cards. Students will also reflect on the how the financial system works, with central banks and commercial banks. The lesson concludes by evaluating the importance of the financial market and how it impacts consumers. The lesson includes tasks, examples and videos.

Students will understand the key economic theory of fiscal policy. Students will learn about the difference between government spending and government taxation. Students will learn about the different types of taxes and how much money they generate for the economy. The lesson also looks at why government set taxes. The lesson includes tasks, examples and videos. The lesson also includes a nice worksheet to help consolidate learning.

A bumper set of resources to help teach supply. This lesson moves on perfectly from teaching demand. The lesson covers all the main theory of supply curves and the main determinants of supply. There are numerous tasks throughout the lesson with relevant examples. I have also included a nice supply and demand worksheet based on past exam questions. There is also a great demand and supply scenario task, where students need to shift either the supply or demand curve after reading each scenario. A perfect lesson to help teach supply to economic students. Perfect for GCSE Economics and could be used for AS Economics.

Students will understand the key economic theory of Supply-Side policies. The lesson covers the different types of supply-side polices such as free market and interventionist policies. The lesson also covers the micro and macro effects of supply-side policies. The lesson includes deep theory, many tasks, examples and overview revision tasks. This lesson is aimed at higher level Macroeconomic teaching and includes high mark essay style questions.

A good introduction on the labour market. The PPT has key theory on the difference between the goods and the factor markets, the supply and demand of the labour market and the different factors that influence the supply of the labour market. I have included key supply and demand diagrams linked to the labour market. I have included numerous examples and key words to help make the theory easy to understand and accessible to students. I have included a nice lesson starter game, where students need to guess which whether the wage of the next job is higher or lower than the previous job displayed on screen. This starter activity can help start a group discussion on why some jobs are paid more / less than others. I have also included a nice worksheet on the labour market to help students consolidate their learning. Perfect for GCSE Economics and Business Studies and the resources could also be used for A-Level.

This lesson will help students understand what unemployment is, the different types and how it is measured in the UK. The lesson includes key theory, examples and video clips to promote a healthy class discussion on the topic. Below is a breakdown of the lessons objectives: All Students will know how unemployment levels are measured in the UK. Most Students will know the different types of unemployment. Some Students will know how interpret key unemployment data and show analytical skills. The lesson aims to explain the following key theory (including the different types of unemployment): ILO Survey Structural unemployment Seasonal unemployment Cyclical unemployment Frictional unemployment Classical unemployment Each type of unemployment includes examples and key definitions. The lesson concludes with written questions based on the theory covered. I have also included a multiple choice quiz for the topic. This lesson is perfect for GCSE Economics and could also be used for A-Level.

This detailed and engaging lesson covers the key theory behind inequality and how income and wealth is distributed. This includes the different forms of income and wealth and how they are distributed. The lesson looks at how incomes are unevenly distributed and what economic impacts this can lead to. The lesson includes many tasks, worksheets, videos and activities throughout.

Students will understand the key economic theory of monetary policy and how it can impact different government objectives. Students will learn about quantitative easing, the impact on employment and on price stability. The lesson includes tasks, examples and videos.

Students will understand the key economic policies to help increase the consumption of positive externalities and lower the consumption of negative externalities. These include indirect taxes, subsidies, laws and regulations, government campaigns, nudges and state provision. The lesson includes tasks, examples, exam style questions and videos.

Students will understand the key economic theory of exchange rates. Students will learn what exchange rates are, how they are calculated and how they can impact economies and why they are so important. Students will learn the pros and cons of having a weak and strong currency. The lesson also introduces supply and demand of exchange rates with diagrams and examples. The lesson includes tasks, examples and videos. The lesson also includes a nice worksheet to help consolidate learning.

A bumper lesson that includes all the key theory for the four main market structures in economics. The lesson covers theory, examples and tasks for the following market structures; perfect competition, monopolistic competition, oligopolies, duopolies (not essential, but fascinating) and monopolies. The lesson has a nice worksheet that when filled in (answers sheet provided) students will have a great summary sheet on the four main market structures. I have also created a nice task where students need to guess which market structure each business would likely fall under (answers again provided). This lesson is a great introduction to the various market structures and could be adapted for AS Level Economics.

A whole lesson looking at the key theory behind globalisation and how it has impacted the UK and its competitiveness. The lesson looks at the pros and cons of globalisation and includes numerous examples to help teach the key theory. The lesson also includes a nice worksheet where students need to anlayse who has ‘won’ from each globlisation scenario. A great lesson for Economics and even Geography. Perfect for GCSE.

This detailed lesson helps students fully understand economies of scale. The lesson starts with a fun ‘How Big’ starter worksheet - this is where students have to guess the different sizes of large companies (answers included). The lesson then looks at how large companies can benefit from economies of scale. The lesson covers the economies of scale diagram and how average costs fall as production increases. The lesson also looks at the clear difference between internal and external economies of scale. I have focused many tasks throughout this lesson that helps students fully understand the concept of economies of scale. The lesson also looks at diseconomies of scale in a lot of detail. I have also provided a great task based on Mega Dairies in the UK and how they hope to benefit from economies of scale - this includes a number of great video clips and an excellent worksheet that could be used in a group activity. This lesson could easily stretch across 2-3 hours of teaching. A great lesson which would be perfect for GCSE Economics and also useful for A-Level.