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This Episode 18: The Business Cycle podcast also includes:
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Have you ever ridden a ride that goes up and down so many times it almost makes you sick? Scholars research the concept of a business cycle in the 18th podcast of a 21-part Economic Lowdown series. They investigate the factors leading to continuous ups and downs in the market system. As research uncovers expansion and recession of the economy, young economists begin to understand the difficulty of achieving economic stability.
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Instructional Ideas
- Preview the lesson with a short video of the front seat of a roller coaster at an amusement park
- Place a flow chart of a business cycle in the front of the room during the podcast for a visual representation
Classroom Considerations
- Short and informative, the podcast is under 10 minutes in length
Pros
- Resource provides both the podcast and video for differentiated instruction
- Lesson includes Econ Lowdown Teacher Portal for educator materials
Cons
- None