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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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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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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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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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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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Website
Other

Trade Summit Protesters Battle in Quebec City 2001

For Students 9th - 10th
An American left-wing website reports on the protesters in Quebec City in 2001 that accompanied the Free Trade of the Americas Agreement (FTAA) Summit hosted by Prime Minister Jean Chretien. Offers students a glimpse at the wide variety...
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Website
Other

Trade Council of Canadians

For Students 9th - 10th
Canada's role in the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA), World Trade Organization (WTO), and the Free Trade Area of the Americas (FTAA) are evaluated by this lobby/political action research group. The Council of Canadians is a...
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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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Article
Institute for Policy Studies

Foreign Policy in Focus: North American Free Trade Agreement

For Students 9th - 10th
This article is written by Sarah Anderson, John Cavanagh, and Saul Landau of the Institute for Policy Studies (IPS) in Foreign Policy in Focus, Volume 2, Number 1, January 1997. Key points, problems, and recommendations are discussed.
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Website
Independence Hall Association

U.s. History: The End of the American Century

For Students 5th - 8th
A quick look at America in the 20th century and a peek at the challenges of the 21st century.
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Article
Siteseen

Siteseen: American Historama: Nafta

For Students 9th - 10th
Detailed discussion of the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) signed on December 8, 1993, by President Bill Clinton.