One Week Series: Robinson Crusoe Economics
Study the basics of how we meet our needs through the allegory of a person stranded on a deserted island, all in one week!
Chris Langland
Average rating:
4.9
Number of reviews:(12)
What's included
4 live meetings
3 hrs 20 mins in-class hoursClass Experience
Learning will be through short lecture segments with teacher-guided discussion composing the bulk of the class. The core of the class is presenting the problem of survival on a deserted island to students, who will figure out the steps they need to take to survive, and through that learn the basic principles of economics. This is a great first step in understanding history and society, and very helpful towards getting the most out of my history classes. The entire class is designed to be completed in a single week.
Learning Goals
Students will learn basic economic concepts, including but not limited to:
- Costs, including opportunity and transaction
- Savings and capital
- Profit and loss
- Diminishing returns
- Marginal utility
- Specialization and comparative advantage
- Supply and demand
- Externalities
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined January, 2020
4.9
12reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
I taught history and economics with a private school for seven years. This is the first unit I delivered in my economics class each year.Reviews
Live Group Class
$40
for 4 classes4x per week, 1 week
50 min
Completed by 17 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 12-15
6-12 learners per class
