SHS1 Economics · Semester 1 Week 2: Introduction to the Subject Economics

Lesson notes

Learning Objectives

Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.2 - Identify various career prospects in Economics.

By the end of the lesson, learners can:

List at least six distinct career prospects available to someone who studies Economics.
Describe the main duties or activities associated with at least four different economics-related careers.
Explain how the study of Economics prepares a person for careers in banking, government, business, and international organisations.
Work collaboratively in mixed ability and gender groups to research and present one economics-related career to the class.
Reflect on how their personal interests and strengths connect to possible future careers in Economics.

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Curriculum details

Strand: Consumers' Rational Decision Making (Strand 1)
Sub-strand: Introduction to the Subject Economics (1.1)
Content standard: 1.1.1.CS.1 - Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of fundamental concepts and tools used in Economics. 1.1.1.LO.1 Use relevant information gathered from learners' home, school and community through observation to carefully define economics and stimulate their interest in the subject. 1.1.1.LO.2 Use relevant information from learners' environment to relate fundamental Economics concepts and tools to everyday life.
Indicator: 1.1.1.LI.2 - Identify various career prospects in Economics.
Suggested placement: Semester 1, Week 2 (Week 2 of the year)
Our suggestion, laid out in curriculum order across three terms of twelve weeks. NaCCA does not fix the week, so follow your school's scheme of learning.
Curriculum reference: NaCCA curriculum document, p. 25

Exemplars (from the NaCCA curriculum)

Collaborative Learning: Work in smaller mixed ability and gender groups to identify various career prospects in Economics. Respect individuals of different beliefs, religions, and cultures during group work. . Learners should be encouraged to respect one another's views and be committed to complete the task.
Assessment (1.1.1.AS.2). The document marks these depth-of-knowledge levels for this indicator: Level 2 Skills of conceptual understanding.
Teaching and Learning Resources:
- Marker
- White board
- Projector
- Computers
- Pen
- Pencil
- Ruler
- Exercise books
- Graph books.
- Any other available resource deemed useful for the effective delivery of the lesson.