Activity+Page

=__Collaborative Classroom:__=

To lessen the resistance with regards to implementing a collaborative classroom, it is important that teachers are able to show to students why this is important. I would show the students a video clip of inside Google where Google staff talks about collaboration. It is important that we create an environment that promotes this teaching and learning style.

I will generally show a video clip on collaboration:

[]

From what you saw how would you describe the Google workplace? Rate the importance of collaboration, teamwork and working alone, with 1 being the most important and 3 being the lowest ranked. Why did you choose the them in order?

The objective of the video is to highlight the importance of understanding collaboration as most of high school student start preparing to enter thoughts about career choices.

Students need to also be explained what collaboration means and how it is incorporated within the lesson.

With Cooperative practices in the lesson plan, I see three aspects of development: academic development, social development and interpersonal development. The thread with regards to assessing this development challenges the teacher to be alert at all times as well having the ability to make mental notes of students interaction and collaborative abilities.

=__Activity 2 - GDP in the real World__=

The lesson will start off with a very brief introduction of the topic to the class. I will explain to the students in detail how the GDP impact your lives.


 * __Activity__**

In their respective groups students will watch a short video clip on the theme on GDP.

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/business/8637712.stm

What did you see why GDP is important? Discuss one importance in the video, that refers to GDP?

**__Exercise 2:__** Definition of each GDP Formula

**__Click on__** []

**__Read each definition on the below topics:__** C = Consumer Spending I = Investment made by industry E = Excess of Exports over Imports G = Government Spending Then in one word SUMMARISE what would best describe the definition of GDP. (**Summary question5)**

Each student needs to list down key words in that they think is important.
 * __Group Activity 3.__**

Formulate in your own words a definition of Consumer Spending, Investment made by industry, Excess of Exports over Imports, Government Spending, GDP

Discuss within your group the list of words that you found and WHY it was important to you in formulating this definition. (**__Evaluation question6)__**

The Group as a whole needs to formulate their own definition.

The Group also needs to choose the best definition from one of their members.

Each group need to share with the class ** (Obligation to others Interdependence) **


 * Group reports**: Rather than just having each group report its how they decided on their definition by structuring the process as a poster session in which each group creates an outline or concept map.

One person from the group serves as a spokesperson, explaining the poster as the rest of the group circulates to view the other groups' posters.

In your group write the sequence of the GDP formula? **(Analysis)**
 * Timing: AFTER **

Students are required to discuss if each member in the group is actively listening, be respectful and thoughtful, communicate effectively, and be trustworthy.
 * __TAKE TIME:__**

Activity 3 ( from Juan's lesson plan)

**__Lesson activities__****:** The lesson will start off with a very brief introduction of the topic to the class. I will explain to the students in detail the GDP formula.

**__Exercise 1:__** Practice Calculating the GDP

Atoll K is small island nation. Its population total is 400, and it has 100 wage earners who earn an average of $50 per year. Each wage earner spends $40 per year buying local goods and services and $2.50 buying imports. The island exports a total of $800 worth of goods. The Government tax rate is 10% and all government money is spent on building infra-structure and supporting schools. There is only one industry (uranium mining) on the island and it employs every wage earner. The industry spends $600 each year on new mining equipment. Calculate the GDP?

The Group as a whole needs to calculate the GDP. ** (Positive interdependence - product goal interdependence) **

Each group and check if their answer is correct by clicking on: [|**GDP Calculation Quiz!**]


 * Timing: DURING **

What mistakes did you see? **(Perception)**

=GDP Math Activity 2 (Alan's)= (Adapted from [] ) Each group is given two sets of data, such as the following

Table 1: Expenditures for Rich Nation
(We could get real data for the US or some other "rich" nation)
 * Transfer Payments || $54,000,000 ||
 * Interest Income || $150,000,000 ||
 * Depreciation || $36,000,000 ||
 * Wages || $67,000,000 ||
 * Gross Private Investment (I) || $124,000,000 ||
 * Business Profits || $200,000,000 ||
 * Indirect Business Taxes || $74,000,000 ||
 * Rental Income || $75,000,000 ||
 * Net Exports (X-M) || $18,000,000 ||
 * Net Foreign Factor Income || $12,000,000 ||
 * Government Purchases (G) || $156,000,000 ||
 * Household Consumption (C) || $304,000,000 ||

Table 1: Expenditures for Poor Nation

 * (We could get real data for Kenya or some other "poor" nation)**


 * Transfer Payments || $4,000,000 ||
 * Interest Income || $15,000,000 ||
 * Depreciation || $36,000,000 ||
 * Wages || $67,000 ||
 * Gross Private Investment (I) || $24,000,000 ||
 * Business Profits || $12,000,000 ||
 * Indirect Business Taxes || $4,000,000 ||
 * Rental Income || $75,000,000 ||
 * Net Exports (X-M) || $1,000,000 ||
 * Net Foreign Factor Income || $2,000,000 ||
 * Government Purchases (G) || $356,000,000 ||
 * Household Consumption (C) || $4,000,000 ||
 * Juan, are these numbers in anyway realistic? They just came from a web page and I lowered some for the "poor" country. Or some real data that corresponds to the pictures would be even better. ﻿The study packet would include realistic information. One factor that is crucial is population. You need to have more demographic information. I think this is central to the history part. Please refer to my overview of the assignment and see if you agree with my approach. The actual numbers, used in this example, would not matter so much. **

Using the Expenditures Approach
By using the data in Table 1 and Table 2 calculate the GDP using the expenditures approach. As you can see, the table contains more data than is necessary so you have to analyze and decide which parts are required for the expenditures approach to calculating GDP.

The formula for the Expenditure Approach is :


 * GDP = C + G + I + (X - M)**

Calculate the GDP for Table 1 and Table 2

Compare the causes, and the effects on the people of that country. (This needs some development)

Write a paragraph describing the historical significance. (This needs some development)