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A case study: United States international trade in goods and services

http://www.econedlink.org/lessons/index.cfm?lesson=EM224&page=teacher

A lesson plan for Grades 10–12 American Government and Economics

Provider: National Council on Economic Education

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Appropriate grades
10–12
Subjects
social studies (economics)
Provider
National Council on Economic Education

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This EconEdLink lesson plan focuses on an international trade case study, the purpose of which is to explore information on international trade, interpretations of trends, and causes of changes in trade deficits and surpluses, using current data. The lesson also includes a number of student and classroom activities which contain line, bar, and pie graphs.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Social Studies (2003)

Grade 10 — Economics and Civics

  • Goal 9: The learner will analyze factors influencing the United States economy.
    • Objective 9.01: Identify phases of the business cycle and the economic indicators used to measure economic activities and trends.
    • Objective 9.02: Describe the impact of government regulation on specific economic activities.
    • Objective 9.03: Explain the impact of the movement of human and capital resources on the United States economy.
    • Objective 9.04: Assess how current events impact decisions made by consumers, producers, and government policy makers.
    • Objective 9.05: Explain the impact on the United States economy of international trade and global products.
    • Objective 9.06: Investigate the ways that domestic and international economies are interdependent.

Grades 11–12 — American Government

  • Goal 7: The learner will analyze relationships between the American political system and the international political systems.
    • Objective 7.01: Identify and assess the impact of major American foreign and trade policies.
    • Objective 7.02: Analyze the reasons for change in international relationships throughout history.
    • Objective 7.03: Interpret the influence of American and foreign leadership on international issues.

Grades 11–12 — Economics

  • Goal 8: The learner will analyze the international dimensions of economics.
    • Objective 8.01: Explain the benefits of trade among individuals, regions, and countries.
    • Objective 8.05: Discuss the concept of balance of trade and explain its benefits and costs.
    • Objective 8.07: Evaluate the benefits and costs of free trade.