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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); Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

The role of government: The national debt vs. the deficit: This lesson defines and compares the national debt with the national deficit. Students will discover the differences between the two and look at current trends. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 10–12 Social Studies); Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

James Madison: Internal Improvements Balancing Act -- Federal/State, Executive/Legislative: Students explore constitutional questions faced by James Madison. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 10–12 Social Studies); Provided by: National Endowment for the Humanities

A case study: The Federal Reserve System and monetary policy — April 2002: With the help of charts, definitions, and study questions, students examine major policies, interest rates, and the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announcements. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 Social Studies); Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

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