LEARN NC

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

Goal 8

The learner will examine major social problems.

Objective 8.02

Analyze causes and effects of social problems and issues.

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Lesson plans on the web

AIDS in Africa I: The scope of the problem
In this Xpeditions lesson, students search for data related to the discrepancy between the impact of AIDS on people in sub-Saharan Africa and on people in the U.S. and determine mathematically the relative impact of AIDS on Africa versus its impact on the U.S. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–12 Social Studies and Dance Arts Education)
Provider: National Geographic
AIDS in Africa II: More than sympathy
This Xpeditions lesson focuses on why the disastrous numbers surrounding the AIDS epidemic in Africa exist. Students explore what is being done, and what can be done, to ease the situation. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic
International trade in a global village
In this Xpeditions lesson, students research the spread of AIDS and report on how this problem has been affected by changes in global transportation and trade. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 Social Studies and English Language Arts)
Provider: National Geographic
Online mayhem I: Metallica versus Napster
In this EconEdLink lesson, students learn about property rights by examining the controversy between Metallica and Napster (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–12 Computer Technology Skills and Social Studies)
Provider: National Council on Economic Education
You Paid How Much for That Ticket?'
Students explore discrimination by discussing scenarios with a partner. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 11–12 Social Studies)
Provider: National Council on Economic Education