## Lesson Plan: Money and Capital Market Institutions
### Class: Senior Secondary 2 (SS2)
### Subject: Economics
### Topic: Money and Capital Market Institutions
### Duration: 90 minutes
#### Objectives:
By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:
1. Understand the concept of money and capital markets.
2. Identify the key institutions involved in money and capital markets.
3. Explain the functions of different money and capital market institutions.
4. Discuss the importance of money and capital markets to the economy.
#### Materials Needed:
- Whiteboard and markers
- Projector and laptop for presentations
- Handouts of the lesson notes
- Chart paper and markers for group activities
- Sample financial newspapers/magazines
#### Lesson Outline:
1. **Introduction (10 minutes)**
- Brief recapitulation of what was taught in the previous class.
- Introduction to the day's topic: "Money and Capital Market Institutions".
2. **Direct Instruction (30 minutes)**
- Define and explain the money market:
- Characteristics
- Instruments (e.g., Treasury bills, commercial papers, certificates of deposit)
- Key institutions (e.g., Central Bank, Commercial Banks, Discount Houses)
- Define and explain the capital market:
- Characteristics
- Instruments (e.g., stocks, bonds)
- Key institutions (e.g., Stock Exchanges, Investment Banks, Mutual Funds)
- Show a short video clip (5 minutes) about the functioning of the stock market.
3. **Class Discussion (15 minutes)**
- Facilitate discussion on the differences between money and capital markets.
- Discuss real-life examples of how money and capital market institutions operate within the country’s economy.
4. **Group Activity (20 minutes)**
- Divide the class into small groups and assign each group a type of institution or instrument.
- Have each group research their assigned topic and create a presentation or poster highlighting:
- Roles and functions
- Importance to the economy
- Real-world examples
- Groups will present their findings to the class.
5. **Assessment (10 minutes)**
- Short quiz to assess students' understanding:
- Multiple-choice questions
- True or False statements
- Short answer questions
6. **Closing (5 minutes)**
- Summarize the key points covered in the lesson.
- Provide a brief overview of the next topic to be discussed in the following class.
- Distribute handouts for students to review at home.
#### Homework Assignment:
- Students will write a one-page essay on the importance of capital markets in economic development, citing at least two real-world examples.
#### Additional Notes:
- Encourage students to read financial sections of newspapers or economic magazines to stay updated on current events related to money and capital markets.
- Depending on the available resources, consider organizing a class trip to a local financial institution or inviting a guest speaker from the financial sector.
### End of Lesson Plan