Standard Course of Study :: Economics and Civics

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The United States/Mexico border: Students conduct Internet research to learn more about what it might be like to live at the border and the controversies surrounding U.S. government policies along the border. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 10–12 Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

The mystery of the amazing farmers: Students learn about the concepts of human capital and productivity through an analysis of the changes in U.S. agricultural methods in the last century. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 10–12 Social Studies); Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

A case study: The unemployment rate — April 2002: Students examine unemployment statistics and other economic indicators for April 2002. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 10–12 Social Studies); Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

A case study: Productivity: Students explore the economic concept of productivity by examining current statistics and a wide range of backgound materials. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 10–12 Social Studies); Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

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