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Key Graphs of AP Macroeconomics Instructional VideoKey Graphs of AP Macroeconomics Instructional Video
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Jacob Clifford
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Grade
11th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
3:07
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For Teacher Use
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Video
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2014
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Instructional Video

Key Graphs of AP Macroeconomics

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Every AP economics student should watch this video! In just a few minutes, Mr. Clifford offers an overview of macroeconomics and the five key graphs that an AP econ student can expect to find on the final exam: aggregate demand and aggregate supply, the phillips curve, money market, loanable funds, and foreign exchange.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

money supply, aggregate demand, macroeconomic indicators, macroeconomics, economic indicators, international trade

Additional Tags

social studies

Classroom Considerations

  • While this video offers an overview of the five key macroeconomic graphs, Mr. Clifford goes into greater detail about each graph in separate videos (you'll find the links in the video as well in the reviews included materials)
  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Can serve as an excellent introduction or summary of major macroeconomic concepts
  • Also reviews the three free-response questions that a student can expect to encounter on the AP exam

Cons

  • None

Common Core

SL.11-12.5 RH.11-12.4 RH.11-12.7

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