Lesson Plan
Other

Explaining the u.s. Trade Deficit

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Discusses how the U.S. has been lowering its trade deficit. This paper is very detailed with information and graphs for the student who is familiar with global trade.
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.
Graphic
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Early American Trade With China: Total Value of u.s Imports and Exports [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
Chart of total value of imports and exports of selected years from 1790 to 1900 in dollars. There are also questions that go along with the charts/graphs.
Lesson Plan
PBS

Pbs: Is Walmart Good for America?

For Teachers 9th - 10th
Designed for teachers in conjunction with a documentary by the same name. Lesson ideas, handouts and other resources make this work as a standalone site.
eBook
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Chapt. 9: Difference Between Level of Trade and the Trade Balance

For Students 9th - 10th
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Identify three factors that influence a country's level of trade and Differentiate between balance of trade and level of trade.
eBook
Texas Education Agency

Texas Gateway: Chapter 9: The Pros and Cons of Trade Deficits and Surpluses

For Students 9th - 10th
By the end of this section, you will be able to do the following: Identify three ways in which borrowing money or running a trade deficit can result in a healthy economy, and Identify three ways in which borrowing money or running a...