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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Arkansas and NAFTA

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Build literacy through social studies and reading strategies. This instructional activity focuses on using pre-reading, vocabulary building, and comprehension questions to boost literacy while educating learners on international trade,...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Globalization: Trade Agreements

For Teachers 9th - 12th
High schoolers explore international trade agreements. In this trade instructional activity, students investigate trade liberalization, examine trade agreements, and participate in a NAFTA negotiation simulation. Several articles and...
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Trade in Colonial America / NAFTA

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Learners learn the how trade impacted the colonial economy. They analyze the the benefits of NAFTA and learn the advantages to both the United States and Mexico.
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Economies

For Teachers 7th - 9th
Students discover different economic systems. In this global economy lesson, students research the levels of economic activity, types of economies, maquiladoras and the differences between a free market economy and other systems. This...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Hafta Do NAFTA?

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students examine the benefits and problems of U.S. participation in the North American Free Trade Agreement. In two groups, students represent the campaign team for a presidential candidate, one for and one against NAFTA, and research...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

NAFTA Trade Unit

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students research the geography, economics and government of Canada and how that affects US/Canadian trade relations. In this NAFTA lesson plan, students play a game, read about Canadian history, and creat a graph.
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Website
CNN

Cnn: The Clinton Years

For Students 9th - 10th
Retiring as one of the youngest presidents, this website reflects upon Bill Clinton's presidency through both a national and international perspective.
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Website
PBS

Pbs: Commanding Heights the Battle for the World Economy

For Students 9th - 10th
A huge site dedicated to an understanding of the current global economic system. Includes the history, forces, values and perceptions that have shaped the world's economy. A comprehensive resource that includes a detailed economic report...
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Primary
Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Mit: The Tech: North American Free Trade Agreement

For Students 9th - 10th
This page provides access to the complete text of the North American Free Trade Agreement.
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Website
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: The Presidency of Bill Clinton

For Students 9th - 10th
The presidency of Bil Clinton was marked by great success and also a scandal leading to impeachment. Understand the logistics of his presidency by reading the following summary, answering critical thinking questions, using the...
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Website
Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Globalization

For Students 9th - 10th
Is globalization positive or negative for the United States? To answer this question, visit the following source which includes a summary of pros and cons, references for further reading, critical thinking questions, and a...
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Unit Plan
CPALMS

Florida State University Cpalms: Florida Students: International Organizations

For Students 7th
In this tutorial, students learn about global organizations that work towards the common good. These include organizations based on agreements between two or more countries, non-governmental organizations and the United Nations. A PDF...
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Handout
Council of Foreign Relations

North America's Second Decade (Nafta)

For Students 9th - 10th
A ten year evaluation of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) between Canada, Mexico and the U.S. in Foreign Affairs, a scholarly academic journal, is presented. Discusses the potential for further integration between trading...
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Unit Plan
C3 Teachers

C3 Teachers: Inquiries: Free Trade

For Teachers 12th
A learning module on free trade. It includes several supporting questions accompanied by formative tasks and source materials, followed by a summative performance task. Topics covered include the arguments put forward in support of and...
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Website
Other

Association of American Chambers of Commerce in Latin America

For Students 9th - 10th
The AACCLA promotes trade and investment between the United States and Latin America. Country-specific information and general NAFTA information are provided.
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Website
Other

Florida Fruit & Vegetable Association

For Students 9th - 10th
This association helps its members with a wide range of farming issues. They help with food safety, environmental protection, marketing, labor, pest management and communications. Check out this site for basic produce grower information.
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Article
BBC

Bbc: Bill Clinton's Economic Legacy

For Students 9th - 10th
This vast BBC article covers almost everything about Clinton's economic legacy including the economic boom, budget surplus, and international trade deals.
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Handout
Digital History

Digital History: The Clinton Presidency

For Students 9th - 10th
Short, but comprehensive, synopsis of Clinton's two terms as president. Included in the article is the 1992 campaign, successful and controversial legislation, and the scandals that would eventually become part of his presidential legacy.
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Activity
Other

Desk Reference to u.s. Commercial Immigration

For Students 9th - 10th
This is an overview of immigration issues employers are more than likely going to face. This summary is very broad and does not cover all aspects of each issue.
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Website
Other

Office of the United States Trade Representative

For Students 9th - 10th
Explore this site and learn about the inner workings of the Office of the United States Trade Representatives. Use this site to view the hot topics in Trade negotiations around the world.
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Trade in Colonial America / Nafta

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Often teachers and young scholars are able to internalize historical and economic concepts through a more recent event that has occurred within their time frame. This lesson is an extension for the lesson, "Understanding the Colonial...
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Handout
Fact Monster

Fact Monster: North American Free Trade Agreement

For Students 9th - 10th
This article provides an easy to understand explanation of North American Free Trade Agreement. Read this brief article to learn about and understand NAFTA.
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Primary
Other

The North American Free Trade Agreement

For Students 9th - 10th
With the signing of NAFTA, the world's largest free trade area was created. Here the text of the Agreement, publications, and general information along with media releases and FAQs can be accessed.
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Lesson Plan
Council for Economic Education

Econ Ed Link: Nafta: Are Jobs Being Sucked Out of the United States?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
NAFTA, the North American Free Trade Agreement, went into effect on January 1, 1994. The Agreement phases out most tariffs between the United States, Canada, and Mexico. Tariffs, which are taxes on imports, increase the price of foreign...