Roles:

Reader- this group member reads the

instructions at each table to their group
members

Reminder- if the group is getting off task,

this group member reminds the group what
they are supposed to be doing/accomplishing

Leader- this group member takes the lead in

getting the activities at each station started.
They are not in charge but help to lead their
group mates into using their time effectively
and productively

Textbook holder- this group members role

is to have their social textbook with them at
EVERY station. They are also the one who will
try to look up information if their group is
struggling with a particular topic or question

Teachers help- this group member is the

one to raise their hand and/or grab the
teachers attention when their group is
struggling/in need of assistance
 Station #1
Your task is to put all the terms on the correct
side (or middle) of the economic continuum
provided.

Dont check the textbook until you are

certain youve got it right or you are
seriously stuck.

Remember, this is helping you to see whether

you understand the concept.

If you finish early, try and figure out where

you stand on the economic continuum and
have a friendly discussion with your peers
about what you think. Do you agree with more
of a planned, mixed, or market economy?
Why? What values do you think are important
from your selected economic system?
 Station #2
This station has two piles. One pile has terms
and the other has the definition to the terms.
Match up the definition to the term.

If you think you figured them all out then

check the textbook to see!

If you got some wrong (or were just lucky and

guessed) then write them down to study later!

If you finish early, take the time to have a

look through the textbook and note any areas
you feel unsure or weak in. These are the
areas you should focus on when studying!
 Station #3
Discuss in your groups how this article relates
to the concept of supply and demand.

Here are some guiding questions if you are

stuck on what to talk about:

What is happening to the supply of chocolate?

What is happening to the price of chocolate
because of this?

What are some of the things that are affecting

the supply of chocolate?

What might happen if producers cannot meet

the demand of chocolate around the world?

Are there other products that also could have

the same issue of supply not being able to
keep up with demand? What do you think
about this? What if instead of chocolate it was
something like wheat which was being eaten
faster than grown?
Station #4: Strikes/ Unions
Watch the videos about the various strikes
and listen particularly to what the strike is for
(e.g. wages). If you have time, discuss:
What are the workers of each group asking
for?
What is the role of unions?
Why do workers strike?
What law gives workers the right to form
unions?
Can the Canadian government oppose
unions? If so, how much? (Think about the
supreme court ruling)

Debate and discuss with your group:

How has the emergence of labour unions
impacted market and mixed economies?

If you want more information on this topic

look at pages 229-235
 Station #5: Canada vs. US
Discuss as a group these two questions (make
sure to write down your group member names
and answer on a separate piece of paper):

What are some similarities and differences in

the way governments in Canada and the
United States intervene in the market
economies?

How do the economic systems of Canada and

the United States differ in answering the basic
economic question of scarcity?

Check pages 202-209, 213-214, 226-227 if

you are stuck