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Episode 7: Gross Domestic Product Instructional VideoEpisode 7: Gross Domestic Product Instructional Video
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8th - Higher Ed
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Episode 7: Gross Domestic Product

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We know that businesses can make a profit and improve their worth, but can a nation do the same? Scholars investigate the Gross Domestic Product in the seventh video lesson of a 10-part economic series. They analyze how a nation creates goods and services to have a healthy bottom line. To further understand the concept, they hold a discussion to compare and contrast different nations based on the overall outlook of the services they provide and the profit that comes with it. 

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

gross domestic product, economics, goods and services

Additional Tags

social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Preview the lesson with a short reading on the concept of the gross domestic product
  • Place a large 2017 GDP graph in the front of the room to analyze during lesson

Classroom Considerations

  • Lesson is designed for grades 8-12 and beyond

Pros

  • Materials include an audio podcast to differentiate instruction 
  • Teacher resources are available at Econ Lowdown Teacher Portal

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.6-8.1 RH.6-8.2 RH.6-8.3 RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3

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