Unit Plan
Geographypods

Geographypods: Theme 3: Economic Development: Environmental Risks and Benefits

For Students 9th - 10th
This learning module looks at the impact of economic development on the environment. It begins with a look at a serious pollution problem in China, then looks at waste reduction and climate change. Includes an animation, images, and videos.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: China in the Red: A Blending of Socialism and Capitalism

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This site from PBS provides enlightening lesson plans intended to facilitate students' learning of the blending of socialism and capitalism in China's economy. Contains wonderful resources and activities for the study of economics.
Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Population Growth: Friend or Foe?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
The environment has recently been the focus of much research and discussion. Because productive resources are limited, it is important that we use resources wisely to ensure that resources will be available for use in future generations....