The Great Depression: An Overview
Introduce the causes and consequences of the Great Depression.
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Lessons & Activities
46-60 min
Unintended Consequences
OVERVIEW
In this lesson, students will determine the costs, benefits, and unintended consequences of policies, beginning with analysis of a policy that would allow them to take two years off of school between grades 10 and 11. This activity analyzes the costs, benefits, and unintended consequences of various government policies.
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READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
CURRICULUM UNITS
Federal Reserve Economic Fundamentals: High School Curriculum
Introduce basic economic concepts with ten independent hands-on lesson plans.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
The Arsenal of Democracy: The United States in WWII
Learn about resource scarcity on the World War II home front.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Understanding the Federal Budget
Introduce the basics of government revenue and spending habits to your students.
READING Q&A
16-30 MIN
Why Are Some Countries Rich and Others Poor?
Learn how factor productivity contributes to a higher standard of living.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Crowding Out
Students participate in an activity to demonstrate crowding out in the loanable funds market.
