This engaging, discussion-based activity introduces students to key economic concepts including scarcity, choice, and opportunity cost. Framed around a life-and-death decision in a hospital with limited dialysis machine hours, students are challenged to allocate scarce resources among multiple patients, each with their own story and needs.
Perfect for MYP, GCSE, A-Level, or IBDP Economics, this resource can be used as a starter, ethical debate, or introductory lesson on resource allocation.
Includes:
Clear student instructions
11 patient profiles with treatment requirements
Discussion questions to prompt analysis and reflection
Encourages critical thinking, collaboration, and ethical reasoning—ideal for building curiosity about economics from the very first lesson.
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