Comparing economic models (UK)

In this lesson, students will explore the traditional circular flow economic model and evaluate the factors of the economy that are not considered.

1hrs

United Kingdom , Ireland

Fact sheet , Presentation , Worksheet , Activity

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Overview

In this lesson, students will explore the traditional circular flow economic model and evaluate the factors of the economy that are not considered. They will share their own views about the circular flow economic model. 

Students will then explore an alternative framework, as examined in 2040 – ‘Doughnut Economics’. They will evaluate the similarities and differences between the two models. 

Learning Intentions

  • Students understand the limitations of the circular flow economic model
  • Students understand the principles of the ‘doughnut’ economic model
  • Students understand the difference between both circular flow and ‘doughnut’ economic models.

Credits and acknowledgements:

Curriculum material has been developed and written by Cool.org. UK curriculum edits and mapping has been by Together Films.

Cool.org, GoodThing Productions and Regen Studios would like to acknowledge the generous contributions of Good Pitch Australia, Shark Island Institute, Documentary Australia Foundation, The Caledonia Foundation, Global Health Film and our philanthropic partners in the development of these teaching resources.

Watching the film

Watch the full film with your class by filling in this form. If you have any questions, please contact the Together Films team at 2040@togetherfilms.org

By purchasing an educational screening licence of 2040, schools can use the film for several types of screenings such as; screenings in classrooms (both in-person and virtually), screenings with pupils and parents, and screenings for fundraising purposes.

Curriculum mapping

What you'll need

  • Lesson Materials
  • Student Worksheets – one copy per student.
  • Device capable of presenting a video to the class. 

Lesson materials

Worksheet

Teacher worksheet - Comparing economic models

Worksheet

Student worksheet - Comparing economic models

Activity

Agree disagree sign

Fact sheet

Doughnut economics model

Presentation

Trickle down economics

Worksheet

The doughnut of social and planetary boundaries worksheet

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