Handout
US Department of Labor

Bureau of Labor Statistics: u.s. Economy at a Glance

For Students 9th - 10th
The seven major economic indicators for the U.S. economy are listed here in an easy to read chart. The seven indicators are unemployment rate, change in hourly employment, average hourly earnings, consumer price index, producer price...
Handout
US Department of Agriculture

Economic Research Service: Wyoming

For Students 9th - 10th
Check out this ERS state fact sheet on Wyoming from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. You will find information on the population, farm characteristics, and top commodities and exports. This would be a good starting point for a state...
Website
US Census Bureau

U.s. Census Bureau: Labor Force Statistics

For Students 9th - 10th
U.S. Census Bureau's current labor force data is presented here.
Lesson Plan
Peace Corps

Peace Corps: Day to Day Life in a Small African Village

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Give students an opportunity to discover several aspects of day-to-day life in Tanzania through this lesson plan.
Lesson Plan
Peace Corps

Peace Corps: Do You Really Know What Wealth Is?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
In this instructional activity students can embrace the struggles of poverty stricken native Malians and appreciate the role of music in their culture.