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Grades 9-12

Political Beliefs and the Federal Budget

In this economics lesson, students will examine political forces influencing the federal budget.
Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Fiscal Policy, Roles of Government
90 mins
Lesson

Grades 9-12

Unemployment and the New Deal

In this economics lesson, students examine the impact of the New Deal on unemployment.
Key Concepts: Economic Institutions, Roles of Government
60 mins
Lesson

Grades 6-8, 9-12

Worker Safety - The Triangle Fire Legacy

In this economics lesson, students study job safety using the Triangle Fire and black lung outbreak.
Key Concepts: Employment and Unemployment, Roles of Government
60 mins
Lesson

Grades 9-12

Rhetoric

In this economics lesson, students will learn about Rhetoric and how it effects the economy. 
Key Concepts: Budget Deficit, Credit
45 mins
Lesson

Grades 9-12

The History of Medicare

In this economics lesson, students will learn that Medicare was the fulfillment of what was believed to be Social Security.
Key Concepts: Fiscal Policy, Insurance, Roles of Government
60 mins
Lesson

Grades 9-12

Social Security and the National Debt

In this economics lesson, students will analyze charts and proposals to learn about the issues facing Social Security.
Key Concepts: Budget Deficits and Public Debt, Fiscal Policy, Roles of Government
60 mins
Lesson

Grades 9-12

The History of Social Security

In this economics lesson, students will examine the creation of Social Security.
Key Concepts: Fiscal Policy, Income Distribution, Roles of Government
90 mins
Lesson

Grades 9-12

Lost and Found

In this economics activity, students will creatively comment on political cartoons.
Key Concepts: Budget Deficit, Fiscal Policy, Roles of Government
15 mins
Activity

Content Partner

Grades 9-12

Petronia

Petronia is an introductory online interactive course on resource governance designed to feel like a simulation and a game.
Key Concepts: Decision Making/Cost-Benefit Analysis, Economics, Fiscal Policy
60 mins
Activity

Content Partner

Grades 9-12

World101: Globalization

In this economics lesson, students will learn about global communications.
Key Concepts: Benefits of Trade, Goods and Services, Trade, Exchange and Interdependence
60 mins
Lesson

Grades 3-5

Where Did That Pencil Come From?

In this economics lesson, students will research natural resources and illustrate how they are used to provide goods and services.
Key Concepts: Goods and Services, Productive Resources
45 mins
Lesson