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Tariffs and Trade (Dis)agreements

There are dozens of trade agreements between two or more nations. These voluntary agreements are intended to benefit all parties. When tariffs are imposed on a unilateral basis they may result in retaliatory tariffs and increased prices on goods and services. We take a closer look at trade (dis)agreements.

Primary Disciplines 
Business
Economics,
Government,
Personal Finance,
U.S. History,
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Trade Policies, International Relations and Your Wallet

Trade is a two-way transaction in a community and in a global setting. Economic principles of supply and demand, cost and benefits, trade agreements and tariffs, transnational labor outsourcing and immigrant skills balance against government policies, technological developments and human wants and needs. The textile industry and cigar manufacturing highlight the complexity of decisions that businesses and consumers face.
Observations of Climate

Students are encouraged to observe their environment as artists, scientists and consumers. Articles, commentary, weather data and editorial cartoons address threatened and endangered animals, energy sources, environmental policy and climate change. Several approaches and resources are provided for further research and observation.
Ledes, Focus and Journalistic Values

Exploration of journalistic basics begins with the traditional news lede and expands to the variety of delayed ledes used to convey information, capture reader interest and enhance comprehension. The focus of feature pieces is analyzed in “The Homecoming.” Discussion of journalistic values and the freedoms of speech and press are based in recent actions.
Presidential

To better understand the individuals who held the office and their presidential leadership, The Washington Post created Presidential, a podcast series of 44 segments. Post NIE activities are provided to focus on the presidents’ background and influences on them, approaches to tough decisions and unexpected challenges, and personal traits that helped or hurt their success as president of the United States.

Campaign 2016

Campaign 2016 provides avenues for diverse study. At the foundation are candidates’ speeches, actions and policies, and party platforms. Understanding polls and their influence, analyzing political cartoons and political ads and using social media form another strand of study. Considering bellwether Indiana towns and a Virginia town that lacks enough candidates to run for office, defining issues and using original documents offer more challenges for students.

Primary Disciplines 
Civics,
Government,
Political Science
Social Studies,
U.S. History,
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