LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

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.

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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)
Provider: National Council on Economic Education
NAFTA: Are jobs being sucked out of the United States?
Students examine data concerning the effects of NAFTA on employment in the United States. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 10–12 Social Studies)
Provider: National Council on Economic Education
Unemployment in my hometown
Students use the Bureau of Labor Statistics website to track unemployment rates for their community. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 10–12 Social Studies)
Provider: National Council on Economic Education