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The mystery of the amazing farmers

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A lesson plan for Grades 10–12 Contemporary Issues in North Carolina History and United States History

Provider: National Council on Economic Education

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10–12
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National Council on Economic Education

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This EconEdLink interactive lesson guides students through problem-solving activities in an exploration of the relationship of technology and standards of living. Students also learn about the concepts of human capital and productivity through an analysis of the changes in U.S. agricultural methods in the last century.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Social Studies (2003)

Grade 10 — Economics and Civics

  • Goal 7: The learner will investigate how and why individuals and groups make economic choices.
    • Objective 7.01: Describe the basic factors of production such as land, labor, capital, and entrepreneurial skills and their impact on economic activities.
    • Objective 7.04: Analyze the impact on economic activities of specialization, division of labor, consumption and production increases.
    • Objective 7.05: Explain the impact of investment on human, capital, productive, and natural resources.
  • Goal 8: The learner will analyze features of the economic system of the United States.
    • Objective 8.08: Evaluate the investment decisions made by individuals, businesses, and the government.
  • Goal 9: The learner will analyze factors influencing the United States economy.
    • Objective 9.03: Explain the impact of the movement of human and capital resources on the United States economy.

Grades 11–12 — Contemporary Issues in North Carolina History

  • Goal 4: The learner will examine the state of North Carolina's economy and consider ways to improve current conditions.
    • Objective 4.01: Compare and contrast the economic situations in North Carolina over the last decade.

Grades 11–12 — United States History

  • Goal 12: The United States since the Vietnam War (1973-present) - The learner will identify and analyze trends in domestic and foreign affairs of the United States during this time period.
    • Objective 12.03: Identify and assess the impact of economic, technological, and environmental changes in the United States.