Lesson Plan for Senior Secondary 1 - Economics - Economics As A Science, Arts Or Social Science

**Lesson Plan: Economics as a Science, Art, or Social Science** **Grade Level:** Senior Secondary 1 **Subject:** Economics **Duration:** 60 minutes **Unit Topic:** Fundamental Concepts in Economics **Lesson Topic:** Economics as a Science, Art, or Social Science --- ### **Objectives:** By the end of this lesson, students will be able to: 1. Define economics and differentiate it between science, art, and social science. 2. Explain the characteristics that make economics a science, an art, and a social science. 3. Discuss how the different perspectives of economics add value to understanding economic problems. ### **Materials Needed:** - Whiteboard and markers - Projector and computer for presentation slides - Handouts with key points and definitions - Case study articles or excerpts - Notebooks and pens for students ### **Lesson Outline:** 1. **Introduction (5 minutes)** - **Greeting & Attendance:** Briefly engage with students and take attendance. - **Hook Activity:** Pose the questions: "When you think of economics, do you see it more as a science, an art, or a social science? Why?" - **Lesson Objective:** Present the objectives and importance of understanding the multifaceted nature of economics. 2. **Presentation (20 minutes)** - **Definitions and Perspectives:** - **Economics as a Science:** Discuss how economics uses empirical data, models, and theories to analyze human behavior and predict economic outcomes. - **Economics as an Art:** Explain how economics involves creativity and intuition in policy-making, problem-solving, and managing resources. - **Economics as a Social Science:** Highlight the role of economics in studying human behavior, societal impacts, and the allocation of resources within a community. - **Interactive Element:** Use a PowerPoint presentation to support the lecture with visual aids, charts, and definitions. 3. **Class Discussion (10 minutes)** - Encourage students to share their thoughts and perspectives. Facilitate a discussion on how these three viewpoints can sometimes overlap or conflict. - Use real-world examples to illustrate points (e.g., budgeting and resource allocation in daily life, economic policies). 4. **Group Activity (15 minutes)** - **Instructions:** Divide the class into small groups, assigning each group a short case study or article extract (provided as handouts) that reflects an economic issue. - **Task:** Groups should categorize the case study into economics as a science, art, or social science and justify their reasoning. - **Presentation:** Each group will present their findings briefly to the class. 5. **Conclusion (5 minutes)** - **Recap:** Summarize the key points discussed in the lesson. - **Q & A:** Open the floor for any questions or clarifications. - **Closing Remark:** Reinforce the idea that understanding economics from different perspectives can provide a more comprehensive approach to analyzing and solving economic problems. 6. **Assignment (5 minutes)** - Assign homework where students will choose a current economic event and write a short essay (1-2 pages) discussing which aspect(s) of economics it represents (science, art, or social science) and why. ### **Assessment:** - **Participation in discussion and activities:** Observe and evaluate student engagement and understanding. - **Group Activity Presentation:** Assess students’ ability to analyze and justify their categorization of the economic issue. - **Homework Assignment:** Evaluate the depth of understanding and the ability to apply concepts learned in class. ### **Reflection:** After the lesson, reflect on its effectiveness based on student participation, engagement, and feedback. Note any areas that may need further clarification or adjustment in future lessons.