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Rational Choice Theory Instructional VideoRational Choice Theory Instructional Video
Publisher
ouLearn
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Grade
11th - 12th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Instructional Videos
Media Length
1:21
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For Teacher Use
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Instructional Strategy
Direct Instruction
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Video
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Year
2012
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Rational Choice Theory

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Consider why people are the most difficult factor to predict when running an economy. At what points do they diverge from predictable, rational choices? Pose this question to your class members using this 60-second animated video.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Additional Tags

rational action theory, rationality, social studies

Classroom Considerations

  • This video is hosted on YouTube

Pros

  • Comic illustrations help to explain the concept

Cons

  • Very brief; best used as a method for introducing the topic

Common Core

RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.7

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