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Protection from the sun: In Rice farming and rural life in Vietnam, page 6; Rural women, men, and children throughout Southeast Asia commonly weave their own hats, sleeping mats, and baskets from a variety of palm leaf, bamboo, and rattan fibers. Mountain groups or highlanders are less involved in the national cash economy (often...; By Lorraine Aragon.

Now what? A President considers a career change: In Rethinking Reports, page 1.2; In this alternative to the dreaded "President Report," students write a resumé for an ex-president.; By Melissa Thibault and David Walbert.

Tourism and opportunism: In East from India: Cambodia and Southern Vietnam, page 19; Cambodia became awash with weapons and burdened by distrust after its civil wars in the 1970s, which were linked to the Vietnam War. After the wars, the growing population experienced high rates of unemployment and poverty as well as trauma. Many young men...; By Lorraine Aragon.

How much is that cupcake really worth?!: Use this as an introductory lesson to supply & demand for Economic, Legal and Political Systems students.; Format: lesson plan (grade 10 Social Studies); By Joy Walker.

Chatham County farmers protest: In North Carolina in the New South, page 7.4; Petition from the Chatham County Farmers Alliance to the North Carolina General Assembly, 1889, asking for legislation protecting the interests of farmers. Includes historical commentary.; Format: petition

The Craft Revival and economic change: In this lesson plan, originally published on the Craft Revival website, students will interpret photographs and artifacts as representations of western North Carolina’s economy at the turn of the century. They will also analyze historical census data and produce a visual web that will represent the changing nature of the economy of western North Carolina.; Format: lesson plan (grade 8 and 11–12 Social Studies); By Patrick Velde.

Vote for me! A re-election editorial: In Rethinking Reports, page 1.4; A research assignment in which students write an editorial for or against the re-election of a selected president.; By Melissa Thibault and David Walbert.

The compromise of 1877: In North Carolina in the Civil War and Reconstruction, page 10.8; After the disputed presidential election of 1876, Democrats in Congress agreed to certify a majority vote for Republican Rutherford B. Hayes if Republicans agreed to end military reconstruction.; Format: article

Australia: Careers, collisions, and compromises: In CareerStart lessons: Grade seven, page 4.8; In this lesson for grade seven, students learn about Australia and discuss the compromises that are sometimes necessary between economic development and environmental preservation. Students work through problem-based learning questions using Australia as the background.; Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies); By Joann Via.Adapted by Meredith Ebert.

A field in the countryside of Madurai, India: This is a green field bordered by palms trees and, in the background, a couple of hills. The field in the foreground is most likely a rice paddy. Rice is an important part of the Indian economy and diet.; Format: image/photograph

Two guards with machine guns who escort tourists to Banteay Srei Temple: Two uniformed guards with automatic machine guns stand beside their red motorcycle on a dirt road near Siem Reap. These young men made a living by escorting and protecting foreign tourists who wished to visit Banteay Srei Temple in 1997. Hiring the guards...; Format: image/photograph

Three men on two motorcycles provide tourist escort to Banteay Srei Temple: Looking through the front window of a tourist transport vehicle, three men on two motorcycles can be seen ahead providing tourists with a security escort to Banteay Srei Temple. These young men made a living by escorting and protecting foreign tourists who...; Format: image/photograph

Earthenware pot collection in Medellin, Colombia: Dozens of earthenware pots sit under a fabric roof. Most likely, this is a photo of a market stall. Medellín is a fast-growing city in Colombia. Heavy investment in industry has made Medellín's economy one of the strongest in the country. This photo shows...; Format: image/photograph

Home-made bricks in Medellin, Colombia: Numerous gray bricks are spread out in front of a crude brick-making facility. Medellín is a fast-growing city in Colombia. Heavy investment in industry has made Medellín's economy one of the strongest in the country. This photo shows that traditional industries...; Format: image/photograph

Girl carrying firewood: A young Nepali girl walks barefoot along a stone path with a bundle of firewood slung on her back. The bundle is held in place by a rope wrapped over her head. Young and old alike contribute to domestic work in the mountain economy in Nepal. In rural areas...; Format: image/photograph

North Carolina in the New Nation: Primary sources and readings explore North Carolina in the early national period (1790–1836). Topics include the development of state government and political parties, agriculture, the Great Revival, education, the gold rush, the growth of slavery, Cherokee Removal, and battles over internal improvements and reform.; Format: book (multiple pages)

Wedding reception in Guanajuato, Mexico: A group of people at a party look toward the camera. Guanajuato is a large city in the central highlands of Mexico. It was an important colonial city because of the area’s large silver deposits. Silver continues to be a major export, while tourism and industry...; Format: image/photograph

Train track in Henderson, NC: A train track runs beside a main street in downtown Henderson, North Carolina. Henderson is the seat of Vance County. It used to be the home of many small businesses, but urban decay and chain stores have taken their toll on the area and its economy.; Format: image/photograph

Sherchan Lodge and Restaurant in Naudanda, Nepal: Tourists eating at the Sherchan Lodge and Restaurant in the mountain village of Naudanda. Tourism contributes to the economy of villages such as Naudanda and to the country as a whole. While the spectacular landscape and diverse, exotic cultures of Nepal represent...; Format: image/photograph

Cherokee women: In Prehistory, contact, and the Lost Colony, page 2.8; Before the arrival of Europeans in North America, women enjoyed a major role in the family life, economy, and government of the Cherokee Indians. Cherokee society was organized according to a matrilineal kinship system, and women were the heads of households. Women also did most of the farming and had a voice in government.; Format: article; By Theda Perdue.

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