List the exchange rates in five foreign countries.
Present the populations of the states by color coding the states on a blank outline map.
List the longitude and latitude of ten national capitals.
Discuss the impact of language on racial prejudice.
Lecture about the benefits and weaknesses of a tariff system.
World Interactions Websites
Exchange rates
State populations
World maps
Language prejudice
Tariffs
Decision-Making and Resources Activities
Divide class into three groups – national, state, and local. Each group should produce a presentation on the taxes that their level of government controls.
In a two page essay, compare the Native American economy in 1600 with that of Europe in the same era.
Lecture about the impact of the Federal Reserve on economic activity.
Following a textbook reading assignment, discuss the effect that money had on the American Revolution.
Show Milton Friedman’s “Free to Choose” P.B.S. video.
Citizenship Rights and Responsibilities Activities
Groups will present a brief report on a president’s leadership ability. Each report should list 3 areas of leadership.
Groups are given five anonymous candidates. Groups then discuss and decide what anonymous candidate they would choose to be their leader. Groups must explain why they made their choices.
Debate the issue of punishment vs. rehabilitation after analyzing and interpreting information.
Discuss the fundamental American principle of “pursuit of happiness”. Determine what this principle means.
Play the “Blame Game”. Discuss who is to blame for society’s problems.
