At the end of each year (and even each term) I like to play a fun revision game with my GCSE Economics students. Unit 1 Keyword Championships helps students re-cap on all the keywords from the unit How the Market Works from GCSE Economics. I first explain the rules of the game to my students (see below) and hand out the packs to groups of 4-5 students. I simply print out and cut up all the keywords and definitions to make a large pile. One person from each group grabs a card and reads out the definition to their other group members - the first person who guesses the correct definition wins a point which is recorded on the score card (see PPT). The pile of cards goes round the group and the scores are recorded. The game finishes when all cards have been used. This game takes around 1 hour to complete all cards. This game has proved a huge hit with students of all abilities and really has helped them learn the keywords and basic theory of Economics. A perfect game for GCSE Economicss. This game has been made to fit the OCR syllabus, however it could easily be adapted for other exam boards. Included in this lesson are following: Keyword Championship Title Screen Rule of the game Score card Unit 1 - How the Market Works Keywords (ready to be cut up) There is space for adding your own keywords and definitions to make the game more fun and suited to your students. E.g. I like to add in the odd fact and business quote to help make the game a little more fun. Rules of Keyword Championships: Get into groups of 4-5 people. Shuffle your keyword cards and turn them upside down into a nice pile. One person in your group will then pick up a card and read the description. The first person to correctly identify the keyword gets a point. Keep going around the table until all keywords have been identified and find out who has the most points. The winning person in each group will win a prize.

A detailed extension of aggregate demand theory and a detailed look at the consumption function and MPC. Perfect for year 2 A-Level macroeconomics. Main Aim: Students will expand their theory of AD and look at how consumption can be looked to through both the consumption function and MPC. Students will also look at the Multiplier concept. This lesson covers the following areas: Consumption The consumption function and graph Marginal propensity to consume (MPC) Influences on MPC The multiplier effect The reserve multiplier. The lesson concludes with exam-based questions on a news article. This lesson could easily last 2 hours.

This detailed and engaging PPT covers economic systems (groups) and the difference between public and private organisations. The lesson looks at the pros and cons of the different economic systems; planned and free market. The lesson also looks at the main difference between public and private organisations and how their aims can differ. The lesson includes lots of engaging tasks, video links, key theory and relevant examples. Main Aim: Students will understand the what interdependence means, the different economic system; (planned, free market and mixed economies) and the difference between private and public organisations.

This in-depth and engaging PPT has many tasks and key terms and economic theory throughout. The lesson helps introduce microeconomics and the different economic systems. The lesson gives good examples and lots of challenges throughout to make this lesson accessible and engaging. Main Aim: Students will understand the different economic systems, the key difference with needs and wants, the difference between goods and services and the main roles of consumers, producers and governments.

This engaging PPT allows students to re-cap and revise the key theory behind the economic problem. This range of tasks include a detailed A3 revision sheet, a detailed worksheet and homework tasks. The lesson includes lots of engaging tasks, homework tasks and relevant examples and revision activities. Main Aim: Students will re-cap and revise the key concepts of the economic problem. This lesson includes a A3 revision sheet, worksheets and homework tasks.****

This detailed and engaging PPT will help students re-cap and revise key theory from economic systems and the factors of production. The lesson includes a great A3 revision sheet, key exam question practice and an interactive research task perfect for homework. It also includes a bonus Word Doc worksheet covering many questions. Main Aim: Students will re-cap and complete tasks to fully cover the main economic systems, goods and services and the factors of production.

This detailed lesson looks at why doctors are paid more than nurses. The lesson builds up many exam skills, such as theory, application, supply and demand practise and higher-level exam questioning. The lesson also includes a model answer and has many tasks throughout. This is a perfect lesson to consolidate labour market theory. This lesson includes an accompanying worksheet.

This detailed and engaging lesson covers the key theory employment and unemployment. This includes the definition of full employment, being economically inactive and what employed means. The lesson also looks at how unemployment is measured. There are many examples of unemployment and videos. The lesson includes many tasks and activities throughout.

Students learn the key theory behind how economic growth is determined – both demand and supply led, with many examples. The lesson also reflects on how economic growth has changed so much in Venezuela. The lesson also covers the various pros and cons economic growth can bring to am economy. The lesson includes many tasks, worksheets and videos.

This lesson helps students complete many tasks linked to unemployment. The lesson will help retrieve and re-cap on essential theory and tasks. This is the perfect lesson to cover after unemployment has been covered in class.

This detailed and engaging lesson covers the key theory behind the different types of unemployment and how employment data can be properly analysed. The lesson gives examples and clear definitions of cyclical, structural, frictional and seasonal unemployment. There are many examples of unemployment and videos. The lesson includes many tasks and activities throughout.

Students will understand the key economic theory and history of the European Union (EU). Students will reflect on the impact Brexit and how it can positively and negatively impact the UK economy. Students will work in a group to reflect on the issues raised in the lesson. The lesson includes tasks, examples and videos.

A detailed lesson on sole traders. This PPT includes a description of sole traders, there pros and cons and includes various tasks throughout. The lesson carefully explains unlimited liability and how this can impact a sole trader. The lesson also looks at the various examples of typical sole traders. I have also included a nice multiple choice quiz based on stakeholders. There is also a detailed 5 page worksheet based on sole traders that can be used straight after the presentation. This is a perfect lesson for GCSE Business Studies and the Setting up a New Business unit.

A bumper lesson on a business plans. The presentation looks at what a business plan is and how it helps a business reduce risk. The lesson covers the main pros and cons of developing a business plan and the most important headings of a business plan. There are a number of tasks throughout the lesson to help keep students engaged. The lesson finishes with students asked to fill in a business plan template of their own business idea (this has been included). I have also included a simple worksheet on the various headings in a typical business plan. This lesson is perfect for GCSE Business Studies and Setting up a New Business unit. This lesson could easily stretched across a few periods as it will take time for students to complete their own business plans plus they could also present their idea and plan to the class.

A good selection of resources and activities to help teach factors of production. The PPT covers a lot of key theory for economics and the four factors of production with relevant examples. The PPT has numerous tasks throughout including a nice factors of production timeline activity. I have also included a nice and detailed worksheet that covers key economics concepts including factors of production and scarcity. Ideal for GCSE and AS microeconomics.

A bumper selection of resources for teaching sources of finance. I have included detailed PPT’s on the many types of sources of finance available for businesses. I have also included a student version they can fill in when the teacher is explaining each one. I have also included a summary PPT that looks at the main sources of finance that are likely to be featured in exams. This includes a nice task where students need to create a sources of finance flyer. I have also included a simple worksheet on sources of finance. These resources should last for 2-3 lessons and will help teach a topic that is sometimes hard to keep students engaged.

A nice lesson on the typical aims and objectives of businesses and companies. The lesson looks at the difference between a business aim and a business objective with relevant examples. The lesson also looks at mission statements and key examples of aims and objectives of both small and large businesses. There are numerous tasks throughout the PPT which link in well to the key theory. The lesson includes a brief description of a small businesses main aims; profit, provide a good service, survival and growth. Tasks include a nice traffic light quiz where students need to guess which businesses aim is being shown on the board. I have also included a nice 10 question multiple choice quiz that focuses on aims and enterprise. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies.

A nice lesson to help teach subsidies and how they can impact the supply curve. The lesson provides theory on the pros and cons of subsidies with relevant examples. The lesson has numerous exam style questions which cover topics such as subsidies and supply and demand. Perfect for GCSE Economics.

A good lesson that looks at both internal and external growth and there various pros and cons. The lesson provides theory of both mergers and takeover with relevant examples. The lesson has numerous tasks throughout and provides the perfect introduction to the Growing as a Business topic. I have also included a nice worksheet on the topic. Perfect for GCSE Business Studies and Economics.

This detailed lesson (35 slides) on oligopolies is a great introduction to a very important market structure. This lesson helps students fully understand why profits are maximised when marginal revenue equals marginal costs for oligopolies and focuses heavily on the kinked demand curve. The lesson looks at the following topics and includes various tasks and examples throughout. Oligopoly Introduction Kinked Demand Curve Game Theory Profit Maximisation I have included various tasks for students to work on during the lesson and have linked to some great videos that help explain a potentially difficult topic. I have also included a great key diagram revision resource for kinked demand curves which has all the information students need on one simple and effective diagram. I have briefly introduced game theory - however this will be covered in a lot more detail in another of my lessons. This lesson is perfect for A-Level Economics.