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The Week 8 lesson plan for Grade 12 Applied Economics focuses on employment and income generation, aiming to help students understand the relationship between employment and economic growth, identify factors affecting employment in the Philippines, and discuss various income-generating activities. The session includes a mix of activities such as discussions, case studies, and group analyses, culminating in presentations and a quiz to assess understanding. Key topics covered include types of employment, income generation methods, and strategies to address unemployment.

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? Week 8 Lesson Discussion

The Week 8 lesson plan for Grade 12 Applied Economics focuses on employment and income generation, aiming to help students understand the relationship between employment and economic growth, identify factors affecting employment in the Philippines, and discuss various income-generating activities. The session includes a mix of activities such as discussions, case studies, and group analyses, culminating in presentations and a quiz to assess understanding. Key topics covered include types of employment, income generation methods, and strategies to address unemployment.

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📚 WEEK 8 LESSON PLAN – Applied Economics (2.

5 Hours)

Grade Level: Grade 12 – ABM


Subject: Applied Economics
Week: 8
Topic: Employment and Income Generation
Time Allotment: 2.5 hours
Mode: Lecture-discussion, case study, group analysis

🎯 Learning Objectives

By the end of the session, learners should be able to:

1. Explain the relationship between employment and economic


growth.

2. Identify factors affecting employment in the Philippines.

3. Discuss different income-generating activities, including


entrepreneurship.

4. Propose strategies to address unemployment and improve


income opportunities.

🧠 Lesson Sequence

⏰ Part 1: Introduction / Motivation (15 minutes)

Activity: “What Would You Do with ₱1,000?”

 Ask students to list what they could do with ₱1,000 to earn


more money.

 Encourage ideas like selling snacks, doing digital services, or


part-time work.

🧠 Ask:

 “What’s the difference between working for income and


creating your own income?”

 “How does employment affect the community?”


📌 Transition: Employment is not only about getting hired — it's also
about income generation, which drives national development.

⏰ Part 2: Lecture & Discussion (50 minutes)

🔹 A. Employment and the Economy

 Employment provides income to households and labor to firms.

 High employment → higher production and consumption →


stronger economy

 Low employment → poverty, underutilized skills, social


problems

🔹 B. Types of Employment

Type Description Example

Formal Regulated jobs with


Bank teller, teacher
Employment benefits

Informal Unregulated, often small- Street vendor, tricycle


Employment scale driver

Individual operates own


Self-Employment Sari-sari store owner
business

Freelance/Part-
Flexible work schedules Online VA, tutor
time

🔹 C. Income Generation

 Ways to earn income:

o Employment

o Entrepreneurship

o Investments (stocks, savings)

o Gig economy (freelance apps, social media)

 Factors that affect income:

o Education
o Skills

o Economic opportunities

o Government policy

⏰ Part 3: Group Case Analysis (35 minutes)

Title: “Juan’s Job Hunt”


Scenario:
Juan, a 19-year-old SHS graduate from a rural area, is unemployed
and wants to support his family. He is considering the following
options:

 Work at a fast-food chain in the city

 Start a home-based food delivery business

 Train for TESDA certification in electrical works

 Apply for a government internship program

📝 Task for groups:

1. Identify pros and cons of each option

2. Recommend the best option for Juan

3. Justify your answer based on employment type and income


potential

⏰ Part 4: Group Presentations & Processing (25 minutes)

 Each group presents their analysis

 Teacher guides reflection:

o “How can SHS students like you create job or income


opportunities now?”

o “What government or community programs support


young workers?”

📌 Emphasize: Employment and income generation are lifelong


economic concerns and must adapt to local realities.
⏰ Part 5: Assessment / Quiz (15 minutes)

Sample Questions:

1. How does employment contribute to the economy?

2. Differentiate formal and informal employment.

3. What are two ways to generate income aside from


employment?

4. Why is self-employment considered a form of income


generation?

5. What program or agency in the Philippines supports youth


employment?

📘 Materials Needed

 Printed case scenario handouts

 Group task guide

 Quiz sheets

 Whiteboard for brainstorming

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