Economics based on the topic of poverty grade 11.pptx
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provide additional information on poverty that learners in grade 11 may need as an extra practice with exercises to ensure they acquire more accurate information
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Economics grade 11 Ms. Morolong 20XX
Lesson objectives By the end of this lesson, you should be able to: Define poverty Differentiate between absolute and relative poverty Explain and apply these concepts to real life scenarios . Presentation Title 2 20XX
Clap and tap game Lebo is a 16-year-old girl living in a rural area. Her family has no electricity or clean water. They often go to bed without food, and she misses school to fetch water.” Sipho lives town and attends school. His parents are unemployed. They can’t afford data for school research or school uniforms, and he skips meals sometimes Thando has three meals a day, her own room, and access to the internet. She’s upset because she doesn’t have the latest iPhone like her friends Presentation Title 3
Poverty Absolute Poverty Lacking basic needs like food, clean water, shelter, and healthcare. Standard is universal – applies the same everywhere in the world. Often linked to survival – not having the minimum to live. Common in developing or rural areas with very limited resources. Relative Poverty Presentation Title 4 20XX Having less than others in your community or country. Based on social comparison – not meeting the standard of living in that society. You might have basics but lack access to things like education, internet, or transport. More common in urban areas or developed countries.
Scenarios Tebogo lives in a suburban area. His parents have jobs and can provide food and shelter, but they can’t afford to buy him a computer or pay for extra lessons. He struggles to keep up with classmates who have more resources Zinhle lives in Johannesburg. Her family rents a small flat and she has access to public transport, schooling, and food. However, she can’t attend social outings, buy new clothes, or go to extra-mural classes like most of her friends Nomsa is a 10-year-old girl living in a drought-stricken village. Her family survives on wild fruits and dirty river water. She has no access to school or medical care Presentation Title 5
conclusion Homework : Reflect on the impact of absolute and relative poverty on the standard of living Presentation Title 6