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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.
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
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.
FOCUS ON Organization Communication Collaboration Information literacy Reflective 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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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.
NO. OF SESSIONS
GRADE 9 (HUMANITIES-ECONOMICS)
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE (based on Assessment Criteria)
LEARNER PROFILE/ ATTITUDES
ATL SKILLS/ SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS
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,
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
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 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.
NO. OF SESSIONS
GRADE 9 (HUMANITIES-ECONOMICS)
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE (based on Assessment Criteria)
LEARNER PROFILE/ ATTITUDES
ATL SKILLS/ SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS
INTERDISCIPLINARY
10 TOPIC- Types of Business CRITERIA A. Knowledge and
Students should LEARNER PROFILE
FOCUS ON Organization
English
HUMANITIES-ECONOMICS GRADE 9 Navrachana International School, Vadodara (2013-2014)
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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.
NO. OF SESSIONS
GRADE 9 (HUMANITIES-ECONOMICS)
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE (based on Assessment Criteria)
LEARNER PROFILE/ ATTITUDES
ATL SKILLS/ SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS
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
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
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.
NO. OF SESSIONS
GRADE 9 (HUMANITIES-ECONOMICS)
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE (based on Assessment Criteria)
LEARNER PROFILE/ ATTITUDES
ATL SKILLS/ SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS
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.
NO. OF SESSIONS
GRADE 9 (HUMANITIES-ECONOMICS)
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE (based on Assessment Criteria)
LEARNER PROFILE/ ATTITUDES
ATL SKILLS/ SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS
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
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
LEARNER PROFILE Communicator Thinker Open-Minded Risk Taker Balanced Principled Knowledgeable Inquirer Reflective
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
History English Technology Business studies
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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.
NO. OF SESSIONS
GRADE 9 (HUMANITIES-ECONOMICS)
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE (based on Assessment Criteria)
LEARNER PROFILE/ ATTITUDES
ATL SKILLS/ SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS
INTERDISCIPLINARY
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
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
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
History English Technology Business studies
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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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NO. OF SESSIONS
GRADE 9 (HUMANITIES-ECONOMICS)
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE (based on Assessment Criteria)
LEARNER PROFILE/ ATTITUDES
ATL SKILLS/ SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS
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.
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 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
English Technology Business studies
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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.
NO. OF SESSIONS
GRADE 9 (HUMANITIES-ECONOMICS)
ASSESSMENT OBJECTIVE (based on Assessment Criteria)
LEARNER PROFILE/ ATTITUDES
ATL SKILLS/ SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS
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
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)
LEARNER PROFILE Communicator Thinker Open-Minded Risk Taker Balanced Principled Knowledgeable Inquirer Reflective
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
History English Technology Business studies
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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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