Standard Course of Study :: Economics and Civics

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Is China to blame?: In this lesson, students participate in a Paideia seminar about North Carolina's dwindling furniture industry.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 Social Studies); By Susan Taylor.

A dying industry: In this lesson, students learn how tariffs protect certain domestic industries and consider the impact of that protection from a variety of perspectives.; Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 Social Studies); By Susan Taylor.

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Do you have a yen to go to college?: Uses a case study of college tuition to allow students to practice with exchange rates and making choices from several possible scenarios. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 10 Mathematics and Social Studies); Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

Comparative economic systems: Students will compare several aspects of the economies of the United States, North Korea, and Chad. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 7 and 10–12 Social Studies); Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

A case study: United States international trade in goods and services: This lesson contains a case study of the United States international trade in goods and services. Data with textual analysis provides material to answer supplied questions. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 10–12 Social Studies); Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

The Big Mac Index: This EconomicsMinute looks at how the “Big Mac Index” helps explain variation in exchange rates and prices. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 10–12 Social Studies); Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

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