Standard Course of Study :: Economics

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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); Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

Island culture and vulnerability: This Xpeditions lesson explores the indigenous cultures of islands around the world. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Science and Social Studies); Provided by: National Geographic

The economics of income: The rich nations mystery: Why are some countries very wealthy and others so poor? In this lesson students will learn about the factors that contribute to a nation's standard of living. (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Social Studies); Provided by: National Council on Economic Education

The economics of income which “wood” you choose?: A key turning point in a nation's economic development is when it starts to use its resources for long-term versus short-term purposes. An example of a natural resource is a tree: should people use wood for cooking food or building homes? Simpler societies... (Learn more); Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 Social Studies); Provided by: EconEdLink

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

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