Low unemployment is an indicator of a healthy economy—right? Current employment data and research leads scholars on a quest to find the true health of the economy. They analyze research on Payroll Employment Data and watch a short video to conclude how fast the economy is growing for those seeking jobs in the United States. 

Concepts

economics, employment, the economy

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Additional Tags

social studies

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Instructional Ideas

• Preview or review the lesson with an additional short video on the business cycle 
• Invite a local business manager to discuss the hiring process and its link to the current economy 

Classroom Considerations

• Employment Economic Data Dashboard requires online access for all in classroom 
• One installment of a larger Economic Data series
  

Pros

• Gives detailed lesson plans and possible responses for teacher use
• Short video clips allow differentiated instruction for audio and visual learners

Cons

• None

Common Core

RH.9-10.1 RH.9-10.2 RH.9-10.3 RH.11-12.1 RH.11-12.2 RH.11-12.3