S-+State+Standards+and+Objectives

The goals of the lesson will be to design authentic learning experiences where learners collaborate to examine important issues and determine solutions. To enable educators to evaluate the integration of technology in the curriculum. Using technology to collaborate with peers. Using technology to construct, share knowledge. Tools to facilitate problem solving activities.
 * **__State standards and objectives__**


 * For Learners:**


 * Outcome**: Demonstrate the understanding of the world as a set of related systems.


 * Core Knowledge**: The role of savings and investments in the economy.

The lack of savings and how it affects an economy i.e. inflation

Governments monetary policy used to curb inflation.


 * Prior Knowledge:** The importance of saving and investments


 * The learners will identify the basic concepts of the importance of inflation and the different economic policies.
 * The learners will demonstrate an understanding that they know how to write a persuasive paper by writing a paper about how inflation affects their daily lives.
 * The learners will learn cooperation and team building skills through working in groups of three to meet a common goal of completing activities.

**Prerequisite Teacher Skills** The teacher for this lesson needs to have the ability and time to create a Google Doc. The teacher needs to find websites that are grade 8 and 9 friendly. The teacher needs to be knowledgeable in PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Internet searching, and website evaluation. The teacher must also be prepared for any technical problems.