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A dying industry
In this lesson, students learn how tariffs protect certain domestic industries and consider the impact of that protection from a variety of perspectives.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 Social Studies)
By Susan Taylor.
Is China to blame?
In this lesson, students participate in a Paideia seminar about North Carolina's dwindling furniture industry.
Format: lesson plan (grade 9–10 Social Studies)
By Susan Taylor.

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American Experience
Over 75 features that accompany the PBS series The American Experience, that document people and events that shaped United States history. Find video, audio, maps, images, and other resources that explore Presidents, Biographies, War and Politics,... (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: PBS
C-SPAN Classroom Resources
Lesson plans include video clips, discussion questions, and booknotes for selected units. Some plans, such as the Checks and Balances lesson plan, contain a Fun Fact, Capitol Question (with link to the answer), Learn More, and Review Quiz, in addition to... (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: C-SPAN
Cool Planet for Teachers
This site from OxFam helps teachers bring global issues into the classroom. (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: OxFam
Southern Center for International Studies
The Southern Center is the Atlanta Chapter of the World Affairs Councils of America and our materials and workshops have become a flagship program for them. Professional development workshops are held on a requested basis if funding is available. This site... (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: Southern Center for International Studies
U.S. Courts: The Federal Judiciary
A clearinghouse for information from and about the Judicial Branch of the U.S. Government. A special feature of this site includes an online federal courts textbook and related lesson plans. (Learn more)
Format: website/lesson plan
Provided by: U.S. Courts