mackzoore sb
(Santa Barbara - United States)I currently teach middle school science and math at the Laguna Blanca school in scenic Santa Barbara. I previously taught at the American Nicaraguan School in Managua, where I developed curriculum and taught physics, conceptual physics and earth ...
Economy Lesson Plan: LOOKING FOR THE BOTTOM
Description:Students will: Understand important economic factors that indicate whether the U.S. economy is experiencing an recession. Analyze historical charts that plot economic recessions for the past 50 years. Compare and contrast past recessions with the current recession. Plot the numbers for key economic indicators during the current recession. Using the economic indicators to theorize about the state of the economy in the current recession. Compare their theories on the state of the economy with economic experts.
Last Updated:Mar-10-2009
Subject(s):- Social Studies
- Civics
- ...
- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
- Grades 11-12 / Ages 16-18
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
-
- Contributed By: Extra NewsHour
BASIC INFORMATION
-
Title:
Economy Lesson Plan: LOOKING FOR THE BOTTOM
-
Description:
Students will: Understand important economic factors that indicate whether the U.S. economy is experiencing an recession. Analyze historical charts that plot economic recessions for the past 50 years. Compare and contrast past recessions with the current recession. Plot the numbers for key economic indicators during the current recession. Using the economic indicators to theorize about the state of the economy in the current recession. Compare their theories on the state of the economy with economic experts.
-
Subject(s): Educational Level(s): - Social Studies
- Civics
- Current Events
- Economics
- Global Awareness
- Government
- Thinking & Problem Solving
- United States Government
- Grades 9-10 / Ages 14-16
- Grades 11-12 / Ages 16-18
-
Instructional Component Type:
- Curriculum: Lesson Plan
- Key Words:Economy lesson plan economic social studies civics government recession
- Language:English
RIGHTS & ACCESS INFORMATION
- Access Privileges:Public: Available to anyone and any member can edit
- Hidden from Search:No
- Rights Holder:Extra NewsHour
- License Deed:Curriki License (Creative Commons Attributions 3.0)

