9-12
2011
In 1791, Alexander Hamilton defended the constitutionality of a national bank against objections from Thomas Jefferson and James Madison. Using the Golden Line Protocol, students…
9-12
2011
This lesson gives students an overview of the key concepts in Adam Smith’s The Wealth of Nations as foundational to the United States capitalist system.…
9-12
2011
Students will research various economic metrics for countries (United States, Mexico, UK, China, and one additional country). Students review types of economies and match the…
9-12
2011
This lesson focuses on facts, data, and their usefulness in civil discourse, politics, and public policy. Students will be given a quick quiz (not for…
9-12
2011
This lesson features an investigation into the United States’ biggest imports and an evaluation of tariff policy and its impact on the economy. All of…
