Understanding Prinsjesdag: The Million Budget

• Economie
• Middelbare school
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• Leerjaar 3

Understanding Prinsjesdag: The Million Budget

Learning Objective

At the end of the lesson, you will understand the history of Prinsjesdag and comprehend the concept of unlimited wishes with limited resources (money) as an introduction to economics.

What do you already know about Prinsjesdag and the million budget?

Slide 1: Introduction to Prinsjesdag

Prinsjesdag is an important event in the Netherlands where the government presents the budget and policy plans for the upcoming year.

Slide 2: Historical Background

Prinsjesdag dates back to the 17th century and is rooted in the Dutch monarchy. It symbolizes the relationship between the monarch and parliament.

Slide 3: Miljoenennota

The 'Miljoenennota' is the official document that outlines the government's income and expenses for the upcoming year.

Slide 4: Main Sources of Income

The government receives income from various sources, including taxes, social contributions, and profits from state-owned enterprises.

Slide 5: Key Expenditures

The government's expenditures include investments in education, healthcare, infrastructure, defense, and social welfare programs.

Slide 6: Balancing Wishes and Resources

Prinsjesdag reminds us that everyone has unlimited wishes, but the government's resources (money) are limited. This creates the need for careful budgeting and decision-making.

Slide 7: Reflection

Think about a wish you have and consider how it would be impacted by limited resources. Share your thoughts with a partner.

Slide 8: Summary

In this lesson, we explored the history of Prinsjesdag, learned about the Miljoenennota, and understood the concept of balancing unlimited wishes with limited resources.

Write down 3 things you learned in this lesson.

Have students enter three things they learned in this lesson. With this they can indicate their own learning efficiency of this lesson.

Write down 2 things you want to know more about.

Here, students enter two things they would like to know more about. This not only increases involvement, but also gives them more ownership.

Ask 1 question about something you haven't quite understood yet.

The students indicate here (in question form) with which part of the material they still have difficulty. For the teacher, this not only provides insight into the extent to which the students understand/master the material, but also a good starting point for the next lesson.