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    Economic Decision Making Activities

    Explore activities that help students understand how our natural and human resources shape our island identity and influence economic decisions.

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    economy
    resources
    agriculture
    tourism
    culture
    identity
    population
    community
    migration
    diversity
    Economic Activities

    Economic Activities

    Identify the major economic activities on our island and their link to natural resources.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Identify the major economic activities on our island and their link to natural resources
    • Assess the direct and in-direct impact of these economic activities on your family well being
    • Appreciate that major economic activities of agriculture and tourism are linked to the natural resources of our island
    economy
    resources
    agriculture
    tourism
    3-4 lessons
    Medium
    Culture and Economy

    Culture and Economy

    Explore the relationship between the environment and our culture, and how people can earn a living through culture.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Explain the relationship between the environment and our culture
    • Explore the ways in which our people can earn a living through culture
    • Appreciate how culture shapes our identity and economy
    culture
    economy
    identity
    2-3 lessons
    Easy
    Population

    Population

    Understand the term population and its significance in the context of our region.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Define the term population and understand its significance in the context of our region
    • Explain how changes in population can affect our region's resources and services
    • Evaluate the potential consequences of a growing or declining population on our region's economy, infrastructure, and community
    population
    resources
    community
    2-3 lessons
    Medium
    Impact of Migration

    Impact of Migration

    Learn about immigration and emigration and their effects on the region.

    Learning Outcomes:

    • Distinguish between immigration and emigration
    • Analyze the effects of migration on the region (Positive and Negative)
    • Recognize the importance of respecting and accepting individuals from diverse backgrounds, understanding their contributions to the community
    migration
    diversity
    economy
    3-4 lessons
    Medium

    Teacher Resources

    Enhance your economic decision making lessons with these helpful resources:

    Primary Economics ResourcesGoogle Jamboard for Economics ActivitiesNatural Hazards Economic ImpactInteractive Economics Games