This lesson introduces learners the difference between mergers and takeovers, we start by looking at the reasons why businesses may want to merge or acquire a firm in another country, e.g. to gain access to a trade bloc like the ASEAN. We then read a concise case study on the cement industry and how acquisitions have played a big role for these firms, a 10 mark question with structure guidance given and a model answer for students to peer assess with to build exam technique. Another concise case study and exam style question, but this time on a merger rather than a takeover, guidance and model points included to again help with important exam skills. Finally, a research and homework task to conclude. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to labour productivity, turnover/retention and absenteeism. We start with looking at the formulas for each one, with broken down examples to illustrate the concepts. We look at a concise case study with some information on employees, absences and productivity, using this students complete a calculation question along with group presentations on a 20 mark essay based question on labour rentention. After presentations, students can complete the 20 marker, or it could be completed for homework, structure and indicative points are provided to help with peer assesmeents. This is followed by another case study on a construction company, who do things differently, students explore, how they keep their productivity levels up, responses to this could be done in groups and fed back to the class, we finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to aggregate supply, we start by looking at what AS is and why the curve slopes upwards (so students understand the difference between micro and macro supply curve), we go through each factor that can affect the the short run aggregate supply curve before students attempt a consolidation task of drawing shifts in SRAS. We then join AD with AS to illustrate the macroeconomic equilibrium. A set of questions which can affect either AD or SRAS with answers and step by step animated diagrams included. A link to a kahoot quiz and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners the factors that businesses consider before relocating to sell or produce in another country. We start by looking at factors when assessing a country as a market, we look at each factor with some data then go on to looking at factors to consider when assessing as a production location (some of the factors come under both topics). A short case study on Slovakia’s government incentive of a flat tax which attracted many producers to relocate there, a 4 mark model answer for students to self assess with. A few more activities and a 10 mark question on assessing the UK as a production location, structure guidance is given and a model answer for students to look at, to build those examination skills! Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to conflicts and trade-offs between macroeconomic objectives and government policies. We go through a few examples of conflicts before looking at the trade-off between inflation and unemployment using the Phillips curve - step by step animated diagrams to make it easy to understand. Some case study scenarios included to contextualise. As it is the last lesson of theme 2 - students are given topics to prepare mini lessons on. Two links to kahoot quizzes and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to the concept of the multiplier. We start by provoking thinking on how an injection might end up stimulating AD, we look at examples of how this might look before looking at the formula for the multiplier. Calculation questions with answers are provided, an evaluation to the multiplier is discussed. In the second part of the lesson we look at the alternative way to calculate the multiplier through MPW, a question and answer on this too before playing two kahoot quizzes and a box plenary to end with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to investment as part of aggregate demand. We have a recap of consumption before looking at what investment in Economics means, including the difference between gross and net investment. We then look at the influences on investment with examples, a link to a BBC article for context and a set of questions with answers on the following slide. We also look at a case study of when UK business confidence was low - an 8 mark question on this with guidance and a concise model answer. We finish with a box plenary to consolidate. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to factors that affect demand for labour and the elasticity of labour. We start by looking at marginal revenue product to understand why the demand curve is downward sloping. We then go on to looking at factors that shift demand with illustrations and examples. A selection of of video case studies to help contextualise the topic and stimulate discussion. We finish with some true or false questions and a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to factors which influence the growth and development of a country. There are quite a few factors on the specification so this could be delivered as a student-led task to research two factors per pair. We then feedback what students have found out but also go through each factor on the board to fill in any gaps in knowledge or clear misconceptions. This ought to help go through the spec requirements quicker and more effectively. We also look at non-economic factors such as corruption, war and disease. Some true or false questions, video case studies to contextualise the topic, a debate question and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the concept of economic development. Before we introduce this we recap what growth is, and consider the limitations of using growth/GDP as a measure of a countries development. We introduce the human development index and look at rankings of countries to gain some context. We look at the pros and cons of using HDI as a way to compare levels of development. Some true or false questions, a research task, debate, box plenary and two kahoot quizzes to end with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to strategies which influence the growth and development of a country. There are quite a few factors on the specification (under market orientated and interventionist) so this could be delivered as a student-led task to research either category, I split the class in half to allocate. We then feedback what students have found out but also go through each factor on the board to extend and fill any gaps in knowledge, or clear any misconceptions gained when learning independently. We also look at industrialisation and other strategies such as development of primary industries, tourism, aid and debt relief. Some true or false questions, video case studies to contextualise the topic, a debate question and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the determination of prices. The starter introduces learners to the equilibrium point through a plotted graph which they draw, from this we introduce the concepts of excess demand and excess supply, with step by step animated examples for students to easily understand the concept. Some consolidation activities before we look at the price mechanism and the invisible hand and the three functions. Two links to kahoot quizzes and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the concept of revenue in Economics. We first start by looking at the law of diminishing marginal utility to understand how curves will look. We then look at each formula, with examples of figures + an activity where students calculate the total revenue, average revenue and marginal revenue. Students are made aware that revenue will be different in perfect competition compared to imperfect competition. We finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to different ways businesses grow, we look at a variety of examples of growth such as organic, inorganic (forward, backward, horizontal and conglomerate), we look at the pros and cons of these types of growth. A range of videos and articles to contextualise the different types of growth and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to terms of trade. We start by understanding the definition and formula for terms of trade for a country. We look at an example of index numbers used to illustrate a change in terms of trade. A calculation practice exercise with answers. We then look at factors that can influence a country’s terms of trade. Followed by a few exam style questions with video case studies to consolidate understanding of the topic. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to patterns of trade and how trade has changed over time in the UK and other countries such as China. We look at factors that influence patterns of trade with real life examples based on video case studies i.e how China’s pattern of trade has changed as they have become the largest exporter in the world through manufacturing, similarly how UKs pattern of trade has changed into services etc. We look at the breakdown of imports and exports for the UK with great visuals. Some true or false questions and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This double lesson introduces learners to supply of labour, we start by looking at the individual (backward bending) labour supply curve before looking at the industry supply curve to understand workers and their choice between leisure and work. We look at the factors which can affect the supply of labour, with examples and illustrations on diagrams. A selection of video case studies to contextualise the topic with recent stories. We then go on to look at the elasticity of supply and the factors which make supply elastic/inelastic. A link to a kahoot quiz and a box plenary to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the different objectives of businesses. We look at the four objectives and their illustrations on a diagram, we also look at real life examples/videos of businesses with different objectives for context. We finish with a box plenary. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to the monopolistic market structure, we start by looking at the features of this market, then looking at some real life examples of firms that operate within this structure. We then look at illustrating this market structure in the short-run and long-run (animated diagrams to help students with drawing) before looking at pros and cons of monopolistic competition. A consolidation task and a true and false quiz to finish with. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you

This lesson introduces learners to different views of how and why consumers behave the way they do, we are not 100% rational as humans and we look at some engaging examples of why. Some consolidation activities followed by an exam style question on the Help to Buy scheme in property & rental market (where alternative views might be considered). A model answer is provided and marking grid for students to peer assess and make improvements to WWW and EBI. Colourful, concise and engaging slides! Thank you