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Population and Economy in Europe: Economic Sectors
1st Session:
Objective: Students will be able to define population and identify the major economic sectors in Europe.
Assessment: Students will create a concept map showing the relationship between population and economic sectors in Europe.
Key Points:
- Definition of population
A population is the complete set group of individuals with a common characteristic.
- Overview of economic sectors in Europe
The three-sector model in economics divides economies into three sectors of activity: extraction of raw materials (primary), manufacturing (secondary), and service industries which exist to facilitate the transport, distribution and sale of goods produced in the secondary sector (tertiary) (remember 4th year Soc.Sci ~ PP&Olga MIN EXPL ).
- Importance of economic sectors in the European economy.
2nd Session:
Objective: Students will be able to explain the primary sector of the European economy and its importance.
Assessment: Students will create a poster showcasing examples of primary sector activities in Europe.
Key Points:
- Definition and examples of primary sector activities uTube
- Natural resources in Europe
- Impact of primary sector on the economy
3rd Session:
Objective: Students will be able to describe the secondary sector of the European economy and its significance.
Assessment: Students will participate in a group discussion about the role of the secondary sector in Europe.
Key Points:
- Definition and examples of secondary sector activities.- uTube
- Industrialization in Europe
- Contribution of the secondary sector to economic growth
4th session:
Objective: Students will be able to explain the tertiary sector of the European economy and its impact. uTube
Assessment: Students will create a skit demonstrating different types of tertiary sector businesses in Europe.
Key Points:
- Definition and examples of tertiary sector activities
- Service-based economy in Europe
- Importance of the tertiary sector for employment
5th Session:
Objective: Students will be able to analyze JOBS of the European economy and its role. uTube
Assessment: Students will write a short paragraph describing jobs and what sectos they belongs to.
Key Points:
- Definition and examples Jobs
- Technological advancements in Europe
- Influence of each sector on economic development
6th session:
7th session:
Objective: Students will be able to compare and contrast the different economic sectors in Europe.
Assessment: Students will create a Venn diagram highlighting the similarities and differences between the economic sectors.
Key Points:
- Comparison of primary, secondary, tertiary, sectors
- Interdependence between sectors in the European economy
8th Session:
Objective: Students will be able to apply their understanding of population and economic sectors in Europe through a project.
Assessment: Students will work in groups to create a presentation on the economic sector of a specific European country.
Key Points:
- Researching and presenting information about a European country's population and economic sectors
- Analyzing the relationship between population and economic sectors in the chosen country
Final Activities Suggestions:
1. VIRTUAL Trip: Visit a local business or industry to explore how it fits into the economic sectors discussed in class.
2. Current Events Discussion: Have students research and discuss recent news articles about population and economic trends in Europe.
Standards Addressed:
Quote accurately from a text when explaining what the text says explicitly and when drawing inferences from the text.
Determine two or more main ideas of a text and explain how they are supported by key details; summarize the text.
Explain the relationships or interactions between two or more individuals, events, ideas, or concepts in a historical, scientific, or technical text based on specific information in the text.
Draw on information from multiple print or digital sources, demonstrating the ability to locate an answer to a question quickly or to solve a problem efficiently.
Integrate information from several texts on the same topic in order to write or speak about the subject knowledgeably.
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