LEARN NC

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

Economics

Goal 5: The learner will examine the various ways economic performance is measured.

Objective 5.08. Compare and analyze current unemployment rates at the local, state, and national levels.

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

Resources on the web

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
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: 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