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Government and the Economy Lesson Plans
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Young scholars play a game using demographic information to locate the adventure team. They develop a profile of the Federated States of Micronesia that includes information about its geography, population, government, economy, and culture. They follow a series of clues that eliminate all countries except the Federated States of Micronesia.
Students create a country profile on Libya in order to consider the viability of a transition to a democratic government.
Students explore the modern history, culture, economy, conflicts, social conditions, and geographical boundaries of Armenia and present their findings to fellow classmates at a teach-in.
What does a secret agent really do? After reading an article, students discover the connection between intelligence and espionage. Using the Internet, they will research the history and motivations of intelligence agencies throughout the world. They also will participate in a mock United Nations conference to discuss the relevance of government intelligence in the 21st century.
Students investigate ethical issues surrounding the Decode project in Iceland. They take the positions of the Icelandic government, scientific researchers, and citizens and defend or refute the Decode project in a 'Reykjavik town hall meeting.'
Learners apply the economic principles of supply and demand, market economy, competition, unemployment rate, exports and imports and currency exchange rate to China's present economic success and Russia's economic strife.
Fourth graders study the geography, people, history, governments, and economies of the Middle East. They develop a basic vocabulary of Arabic terms and work with various materials in creating an aesthetically pleasing, easy-to-understand board game for their own use (and for use by their peers).
Students use the Internet to examine the economy, culture and environment of Madagascar. They participate in online games and view photographs.
Students explore the challenges that Iraqi leaders are facing while working to create a new government. They engage in a class simulation in which they create a new governing council to preside over their school.
Learners examine the political situation in Haiti. They share their opinions on the role the United States should play in foreign governments. They identify the causes of the turmoil in the country as well.
