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HUMANITIES-ECONOMICS GRADE 9 Navrachana International School, Vadodara (2013-2014)

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NO. OF SESSIONS

GRADE 9 (HUMANITIES-ECONOMICS)

ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE (based on Assessment Criteria)

LEARNER PROFILE/ ATTITUDES

ATL SKILLS/ SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS

INTERDISCIPLINARY

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TOPIC:Chapter1 The Economic Problem AOI-Human ingenuity SIGNIFICANT CONCEPT- Identify and develop a concern for human and environmental well being.. CONTENT 1. What is economic

problem? 2. Opportunity cost: the

cost of choice. 3. What is economics for? 4. Choice: a conflict of

interests. MYP UNIT QUESTION-How does scarcity and choice create the basic economic problem?

CRITERIA A. Knowledge and Understanding

CRITERIA C. Thinking critically CRITERIA D. Communicating

Students should be able to- CRITERIA A Use humanities

terminology in

context

Demonstrate

knowledge and

understanding of

subject specific

content and

concepts through

developed

descriptions,

explanations and

examples.

CRITERIA C

analyse concepts, events, issues, models and arguments • analyse and evaluate a range of sources in terms of origin and purpose, recognizing

LEARNER PROFILE Communicator Thinker Open-Minded Risk Taker Balanced Principled Knowledgeable Inquirer Reflective

Attitude Appreciation.

Commitment

Confidence

Creativity

Curiosity

Integrity

Interdependence

Respect

Tolerance.

FOCUS ON Organization Communication Collaboration Information literacy Reflective Thinking Transfer

SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS Technical skills Analytical skills Organization and presentation skills

English Technology Business studies


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values and limitations • interpret different perspectives and their implications • synthesize information in order to make valid, well-supported arguments. CRITERIA D communicate information and ideas using an appropriate style for the audience and purpose • structure information and ideas in a way that is appropriate to the specified format • document sources of information using a recognized convention.


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INTERDISCIPLINARY

8 TOPIC- Specialization and Exchange AOI-Environment SIGNIFICANT CONCEPT-understand the interactions and interdependence of individuals, societies and environments in different contexts. CONTENT What is an economy? Production, consumption and exchange. Resources: the factors of production. What do resources produce? Specialization The division of labour. Why do we need money? The functions of money. The characteristics of good money. MYP UNIT QUESTION: What are the factors of Production and how they help in production, consumption and exchange?

CRITERIA A. Knowledge and understanding CRITERIA B. Investigating CRITERIA C. Thinking critically CRITERIA D. Communicating

Students should be able to- (CRITERIA A) Use humanities

terminology in

context

Demonstrate

knowledge and

understanding of

subject specific

content and

concepts through

developed

descriptions,

explanations and

examples.

(CRITERIA B) formulate a clear and focused research question • formulate and follow an action plan to investigate a research question • use methods accurately to collect and record

LEARNER PROFILE Thinker Open-Minded Balanced Principled Knowledgeable Inquirer Reflective Attitude

Appreciation.

Commitment

Confidence

Creativity

Curiosity

Integrity

Respect

Tolerance.


SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS Technical skills Analytical skills Decision making skills Investigative skills Organization and presentation skills



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information consistent with the research question • effectively address the research question. (CRITERIA C) analyze concepts, events, issues, models and arguments • analyze and evaluate a range of sources in terms of origin and purpose, recognizing values and limitations • interpret different perspectives and their implications • synthesize information in order to make valid, well-supported arguments. (CRITERIA D) communicate information and


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ideas using an appropriate style for the audience and purpose • structure information and ideas in a way that is appropriate to the specified format • document sources of information using a recognized convention.

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INTERDISCIPLINARY

10 TOPIC- Economic Systems AOI- Environment SIGNIFICANT CONCEPT-Understand how both environmental and human systems operate and evolve over time. CONTENT: Coping with scarcity. What, how and for whom to produce. The market economic system,


Students should be able to- (CRITERIA A) Use humanities terminology in

context Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of subject specific content and concepts through developed

LEARNER PROFILE Communicator Thinker Open-Minded Risk Taker Balanced Principled Knowledgeable Inquirer Reflective ATTITUDE

Appreciation.


SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS Technical skills Analytical skills Decision making

Humanities, Science English Technology Business studies


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Planned economies, The mixed economic system MYP UNIT QUESTION- What, how and for whom to produce?

descriptions, explanations and examples.

CRITERIA B formulate a clear and focused research question • formulate and follow an action plan to investigate a research question • use methods accurately to collect and record information consistent with the research question • effectively address the research question. CRITERIA C analyse concepts, events, issues, models and arguments • analyse and evaluate a range of sources in terms of origin and purpose, recognizing values and

Commitment

Confidence

Creativity

Curiosity

Enthusiasm

Integrity

Respect

skills Investigative skills


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limitations • interpret different perspectives and their implications • synthesize information in order to make valid, well-supported arguments. CRITERIA D communicate information and ideas using an appropriate style for the audience and purpose • structure information and ideas in a way that is appropriate to the specified format • document sources of information using a recognized convention.

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INTERDISCIPLINARY

10 TOPIC- Types of Business CRITERIA A. Knowledge and

Students should LEARNER PROFILE

FOCUS ON Organization

English


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Organization AOI- Human Ingenuity SIGNIFICANT CONCEPT- Mixed economy and the allocation of resources. To act upon opportunities to be a responsible global citizen. CONTENT: Why are there different types of business organization? Types of firm, the sole trader, Partnership, Joint stock companies, Co-operatives, Multinationals, Public sector organizations. MYP UNIT QUESTION- What are the various types of business organizations and their impact on the economy.

understanding CRITERIA B. Investigating CRITERIA C. Thinking critically CRITERIA D. Communicating

be able to- (CRITERIA A) Use humanities

terminology in

context

Demonstrate

knowledge and

understanding of

subject specific

content and

concepts through

developed

descriptions,

explanations and

examples.

(CRITERIA B) formulate a clear and focused research question • formulate and follow an action plan to investigate a research question • use methods accurately to collect and record information consistent with the research question • effectively

Communicator Thinker Open-Minded Risk Taker Balanced Principled Knowledgeable Inquirer Reflective

Attitude Appreciation.

Commitment

Confidence

Creativity

Curiosity

Integrity

Respect

Tolerance.

Communication Collaboration Information literacy Reflective Thinking Transfer

SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS Technical skills Analytical skills Decision making skills Investigative skills Organization and presentation skills

Technology Business studies


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address the research question. (CRITERIA C) analyse concepts, events, issues, models and arguments • analyse and evaluate a range of sources in terms of origin and purpose, recognizing values and limitations • interpret different perspectives and their implications • synthesize information in order to make valid, well-supported arguments. (CRITERIA D) communicate information and ideas using an appropriate style for the audience and purpose • structure information and


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ideas in a way that is appropriate to the specified format • document sources of information using a recognized convention.

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INTERDISCIPLINARY

10 TOPIC-Trade Unions AOI- Human ingenuity SIGNIFICANT CONCEPT-Why industrial disputes occur and how they are settled. To understand the interactions and interdependence of individuals, societies and environments in different contexts. CONTENT – What is a trade union? How trade unions are organizes. Industrial disputes. MYP UNIT QUESTION-. How do industrial disputes affect the functioning and the profit maximization motive of a business



terminology in context Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of subject specific content and concepts through developed descriptions, explanations and examples.

(CRITERIA B)

formulate a clear and focused research question • formulate and

LEARNER PROFILE Knowledgeable Communicator Risk Taker Thinker Open Minded Caring ATTITUDE Creativity Curiosity Appreciation Respect Commitment Interdependence

FOCUS ON Communication Information Literacy Reflection Thinking Transfer SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS Technical skills Analytical skills Decision making skills Investigative skills Organization and presentation skills

English Technology

Business studies


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organization?

follow an action plan to investigate a research question • use methods accurately to collect and record information consistent with the research question • effectively address the research question. (CRITERIA C) analyse concepts, events, issues, models and arguments • analyse and evaluate a range of sources in terms of origin and purpose, recognizing values and limitations • interpret different perspectives and their implications • synthesize information in order to make


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valid, well-supported arguments. (CRITERIA D) communicate information and ideas using an appropriate style for the audience and purpose • structure information and ideas in a way that is appropriate to the specified format • document sources of information using a recognized convention.

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INTERDISCIPLINARY

10 TOPIC-Financial Institutions AOI - community and service SIGNIFICANT CONCEPTS The role of a central bank in an economy in managing the government’s monetary policy and maintaining a stable currency.

CRITERIA A. Knowledge and understanding CRITERIA B. Investigating CRITERIA C. Thinking critically CRITERIA D.

Communicating

Students should be able to- Students should be able to- (CRITERIA A) Use humanities

terminology in

context

LEARNER PROFILE Communicator Thinker Open-Minded Risk Taker Balanced Principled Knowledgeable Inquirer

FOCUS ON Organization Communication Collaboration Information Literacy Reflective Thinking Transfer SUBJECT

History English Technology Business studies


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CONTENT: The money market, the stock market and the role of Central Bank. MYP UNIT QUESTION- The role and functions of a Central bank and its role in the policy making of a government.

Demonstrate

knowledge and

understanding of

subject specific

content and

concepts through

developed

descriptions,

explanations and

examples.

(CRITERIA B) formulate a clear and focused research question • formulate and follow an action plan to investigate a research question • use methods accurately to collect and record information consistent with the research question • effectively address the research question. (CRITERIA C) analyse concepts, events, issues,

Reflective ATTITUDE

Appreciation.

Commitment

Confidence

Creativity

Curiosity

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Integrity

Interdependence

Tolerance.

SPECIFIC SKILLS Technical skills Analytical skills Decision making skills Investigative skills


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models and arguments • analyse and evaluate a range of sources in terms of origin and purpose, recognizing values and limitations • interpret different perspectives and their implications • synthesize information in order to make valid, well-supported arguments. (CRITERIA D) communicate information and ideas using an appropriate style for the audience and purpose • structure information and ideas in a way that is appropriate to the specified format


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• document sources of information using a recognized convention.

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INTERDISCIPLINARY

15 TOPIC-How Prices are determined. Market Structures and the role of advertising. AOI - community and service SIGNIFICANT CONCEPTS –In a free market the price of any good or service will be determined by the decisions of consumers and producers to buy and sell. CONTENT: What is demand and supply? Market price and price elasticity of demand and supply. Taxes and Subsidies. What do firms compete, competitive pricing strategies and market structure. Why do firms advertise? Types of advertisements and media. MYP UNIT QUESTION- The concept of demand and supply and the competitive pricing strategies of a


Communicating

Students should be able to- CRITERIA A Use humanities terminology in context Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of subject specific content and concepts through developed descriptions, explanations and examples. (CRITERIA B) formulate a clear and focused research question • formulate and follow an action plan to investigate a research question • use methods


ATTITUDE

Appreciation.

Commitment

Confidence

Creativity

Curiosity

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Integrity

Interdependence

Tolerance.

FOCUS ON Organization Communication Collaboration Information literacy Reflective Thinking transfer SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS Technical skills Analytical skills Decision making skills Investigative skills



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market. accurately to collect and record information consistent with the research question • effectively address the research question. (CRITERIA C) analyse concepts, events, issues, models and arguments • analyse and evaluate a range of sources in terms of origin and purpose, recognizing values and limitations • interpret different perspectives and their implications • synthesize information in order to make valid, well-supported arguments. (CRITERIA D) communicate


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information and ideas using an appropriate style for the audience and purpose • structure information and ideas in a way that is appropriate to the specified format • document sources of information using a recognized convention.

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6 TOPIC-Occupation and Wages AOI - community and service SIGNIFICANT CONCEPTS-Differences in earnings between different occupational groups and different economic sectors. CONTENT: What is labour market? The market wage for a job. Why do people earn different amounts? Government’s


Communicating

Students should be able to- Students should be able to- (CRITERIA A) Use humanities

terminology in

context

Demonstrate

knowledge and

understanding of

subject specific

LEARNER PROFILE Communicator Thinker Open-Minded Risk Taker Balanced Principled Knowledgeable Inquirer Reflective ATTITUDE

Appreciation.

FOCUS ON Organization Communication Collaboration Information literacy Reflective Thinking transfer SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS Technical skills Analytical skills Decision



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intervention in labour markets. MYP UNIT QUESTION- The role of Government intervention in labour markets.

content and

concepts through

developed

descriptions,

explanations and

examples.

(CRITERIA B) formulate a clear and focused research question • formulate and follow an action plan to investigate a research question • use methods accurately to collect and record information consistent with the research question • effectively address the research question. (CRITERIA C) analyse concepts, events, issues, models and arguments • analyse and evaluate a range of sources in

Commitment

Confidence

Creativity

Curiosity

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Integrity

Tolerance.

making skills Investigative skills


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terms of origin and purpose, recognizing values and limitations • interpret different perspectives and their implications • synthesize information in order to make valid, well-supported arguments. (CRITERIA D) communicate information and ideas using an appropriate style for the audience and purpose • structure information and ideas in a way that is appropriate to the specified format • document sources of information using a recognized convention.


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INTERDISCIPLINARY

10 TOPIC-Spending, Saving and Borrowing AOI – Human Ingenuity SIGNIFICANT CONCEPTS To analyze the motives for spending, saving and borrowing. CONTENT: Consumption, saving and borrowing money. MYP UNIT QUESTION- Describe how and why different income groups have different expenditure, saving and borrowing patterns.


Communicating


terminology in

context

Demonstrate

knowledge and

understanding of

subject specific

content and

concepts through

developed

descriptions,

explanations and

examples.

(CRITERIA B) formulate a clear and focused research question • formulate and follow an action plan to investigate a research question • use methods accurately to collect and record

LEARNER PROFILE Communicator Thinker Open-Minded Risk Taker Balanced Principled Knowledgeable Inquirer Reflective Caring

ATTITUDE Appreciation.

Commitment

Confidence

Creativity

Curiosity

Enthusiasm

Integrity

Interdependence

Respect

Tolerance.

FOCUS ON Organization Communication Collaboration Information literacy Reflective Thinking transfer SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS Technical skills Analytical skills Decision making skills Investigative skills



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information consistent with the research question • effectively address the research question. (CRITERIA C) analyse concepts, events, issues, models and arguments • analyse and evaluate a range of sources in terms of origin and purpose, recognizing values and limitations • interpret different perspectives and their implications • synthesize information in order to make valid, well-supported arguments. (CRITERIA D) communicate information and ideas using an


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appropriate style for the audience and purpose • structure information and ideas in a way that is appropriate to the specified format • document sources of information using a recognized convention.

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INTERDISCIPLINARY

13 TOPIC-Organizing Production. Costs, Revenues and Profits. AOI - community and service SIGNIFICANT CONCEPTS: Why firms may substitute one factor of production for another. CONTENT: What is production? The aims of production, productivity and factor of production. How firma can grow in size, making profit, calculating revenue, profit and the


Communicating

Students should be able to- (CRITERIA A) Use humanities terminology in context Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of subject specific content and concepts through developed descriptions, explanations and examples.

(CRITERIA B)


ATTITUDE

Appreciation.

Commitment

Confidence

FOCUS ON Organization Communication Collaboration Information literacy Reflective Thinking transfer SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS Technical skills Analytical skills Decision making skills Investigative



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relationship between cost and scale of production. MYP UNIT QUESTION- Despite the advantages of large scale production there are many firms which remain small.

formulate a clear and focused research question • formulate and follow an action plan to investigate a research question

• use methods accurately to collect and record information consistent with the research question • effectively address the research question. (CRITERIA C) analyse concepts, events, issues, models and arguments • analyse and evaluate a range of sources in terms of origin and purpose, recognizing values and limitations • interpret different perspectives and

Creativity

Curiosity

Empathy

Enthusiasm

Integrity

Interdependence

Respect

Tolerance.

skills


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their implications • synthesize information in order to make valid, well-supported arguments. (CRITERIA D) communicate information and ideas using an appropriate style for the audience and purpose • structure information and ideas in a way that is appropriate to the specified format • document sources of information using a recognized convention.

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