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The BIG Picture - AP Economics Overview Instructional VideoThe BIG Picture - AP Economics Overview Instructional Video
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Jacob Clifford
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11th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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12:49
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2011
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The BIG Picture - AP Economics Overview

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Review the circular flow model and connections between the resource and product market with help from a well-versed economics instructor, who explains the concept using illustrations and clear instructional guidance.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

factors of production

Additional Tags

factors of production, transfer payment, circular flow model, social studies

Instructional Ideas

  • Incorporate as a flipped classroom resource or include on a class website for learners to review
  • Use instruction as a model for your own classroom practice

Classroom Considerations

  • More appropriate for advanced placement classes
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Includes main instructional points throughout video in text descriptions at bottom of screen
  • Instructor guides viewers in avoiding common errors in terminology (i.e. profit vs. revenue), and reviews other economic concepts such as supply and demand, factors of production, and free market system

Cons

  • None

Common Core

RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.4

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