Capitalism/Socialism
Unit Plan
1. Students will learn about the Theory of Karl Marx.
2. Students will analyze and distinguish the differences between Capitalism, Socialism, and Communism.
3. Students will learn the different economic theories as to how an economy should be run (Capitalism, Socialism, Communism)
4. Students will analyze the economic implementation of Capitalism and Socialism and the inequality or equal distribution of wealth it has produced.
5. Students will understand the history of the Chinese Revolution and the Mao's attempted implementation of Socialistic principles and the effect that resulted from his actions.
6. Students will devise a "solution" to the economic strengths and weaknesses of both Capitalism and Socialism and propose a system that produces the "best" results for an economy.
Assignment Calendar
unit resources
videos
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Adam Smith and Karl Marx
Hist of Capitalism (Smith)
History of Karl Marx
Adam Smith Vs Karl Marx
Economic Theory Comparisons
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Capitalism VS Socialism
Cap vs Comm
Marx Theory
Cap/Comm Crash Course
Lesson of the Pencil
Robin Hood Myth
Democratic Socialist
Inequality Good or Bad?
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Inequality Bad
Inequality is Good
Income & Wealth Inequality
CHINA - Socialism Theory in Practice
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Cultural Revolution
Great Leap Forward
Tiananmen Square Summary
Projects
Examples