Subject: Economics and Management Sciences
Grade: 7
Time allocation: 60 minutes
Number of learners: 45
Learning intentions:
The lesson aims to provide Grade 7 learners with knowledge about the economy, inequality, and
poverty. It aims to develop skills in analyzing economic issues and values such as empathy and
critical thinking.
Curriculum topic:
The topic for the lesson is "The Economy, Inequality, and Poverty," as prescribed in the CAPS
document.
Lesson theme (curriculum sub-theme):
Curriculum sub-theme or lesson content theme: Understanding the relationship between the
economy, inequality, and poverty in South Africa.
Method(s), teaching support aids, and learning material:
a) Motivate choice of teaching methods/techniques/strategies at each stage:
Brainstorming: Begin with a whole-class brainstorming session to elicit prior knowledge about the
economy, inequality, and poverty.
Group Discussions: Divide students into groups to discuss the causes and effects of poverty and
inequality.
Case Studies: Provide real-life case studies of individuals or families experiencing poverty to foster
empathy and understanding.
Role-Play: Organize role-play activities to help students explore solutions to reduce poverty and
inequality.
Debate: Conduct a classroom debate on whether economic growth is an effective way to reduce
poverty.
b) Teaching aids described and justified:
Whiteboard and markers: To record brainstorming ideas and main points from group discussions.
Grade: 7
Time allocation: 60 minutes
Number of learners: 45
Learning intentions:
The lesson aims to provide Grade 7 learners with knowledge about the economy, inequality, and
poverty. It aims to develop skills in analyzing economic issues and values such as empathy and
critical thinking.
Curriculum topic:
The topic for the lesson is "The Economy, Inequality, and Poverty," as prescribed in the CAPS
document.
Lesson theme (curriculum sub-theme):
Curriculum sub-theme or lesson content theme: Understanding the relationship between the
economy, inequality, and poverty in South Africa.
Method(s), teaching support aids, and learning material:
a) Motivate choice of teaching methods/techniques/strategies at each stage:
Brainstorming: Begin with a whole-class brainstorming session to elicit prior knowledge about the
economy, inequality, and poverty.
Group Discussions: Divide students into groups to discuss the causes and effects of poverty and
inequality.
Case Studies: Provide real-life case studies of individuals or families experiencing poverty to foster
empathy and understanding.
Role-Play: Organize role-play activities to help students explore solutions to reduce poverty and
inequality.
Debate: Conduct a classroom debate on whether economic growth is an effective way to reduce
poverty.
b) Teaching aids described and justified:
Whiteboard and markers: To record brainstorming ideas and main points from group discussions.
