What role can I play in the future of the UK economy?
I can explain why the economy matters to me and what citizens can do to support the economy.
What role can I play in the future of the UK economy?
I can explain why the economy matters to me and what citizens can do to support the economy.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The economy influences employment opportunities, income levels, public services and living costs, affecting everyone.
- Citizens contribute to economic stability through responsible spending, taxation and skill development.
- Active citizens get involved in economic policy decisions, support local enterprises and practise financial management.
- Inflation diminishes the value of money, but prudent consumer behaviour helps maintain economic stability.
- Strategic investments in emerging sectors such as renewable energy encourage sustainable economic expansion and jobs.
Keywords
Economy - the state of a country or region in terms of the production and consumption of goods and services and the supply of money
Inflation - the rate at which the general level of prices for goods and services rises, causing the purchasing power of money to fall
Common misconception
The economy is entirely controlled by the UK Government and that individuals have little to no influence over it.
While the Government plays a significant role through policies, taxation and public spending, individual citizens also shape the economy through their financial decisions, employment and consumer behaviour.
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To help you plan your year 10 citizenship lesson on: What role can I play in the future of the UK economy?, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Adult supervision recommended
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
amount of money owed by the Government that affects the economy
a person, business or government that takes money from a lender
the chance of something going wrong
Exit quiz
6 Questions
state of a country/region in terms of consumption and supply of money
tax on earnings collected by Government to fund public services
receiving money from a lender with the agreement to repay it later