The question at the top of the instructions (How does the government influence the US economy?) is the main theme of the unit. You will research an economic issue from one of the provided topics in parts 1-3. In part 4, you will be using one of the mediums listed to discuss your topic and how it relates to the unit theme.

Macroeconomics Artifact

How does the government influence the US economy?

1. Type y0ur name here().
2. Pick aNational Issuebelow and highlight it.

Regulation v. Deregulation	National Debt	Federal Income Tax Brackets
Trade Sanctions with China	Embargo on North Korea	Inflation
		Something else? Ask! (Type it Here)

1. Completeresearch on your chosen topic below.

Long term goal:(Goal here)

Secondary goals:(Secondary goals here at least 2)

• Immediate Goal (within the next 5 years)
• Goal over the next 10-20 years.

What key vocabulary might you need to define to an uneducated audience specifically related to your goal (ex: deforestation)? Give THREE vocabulary words and definitions.

1. (Vocab and definition here)
2. (Vocab and definition here)
3. (Vocab and definition here)

What events occurred nationwide between 1990 and today that are related to this problem?

1. (List events here at least 4)

What actions will need to be taken in order to achieve your goal?

(Choose AT LEAST five these should be linked to your goals)

1. (Actions here)

What organizations will be needed in order to achieve this goal? How will their help be needed? (Choose AT LEAST two, may need to research using

Who/What is primarily affected by your goal (People (specific gender, race, socioeconomic status), animals, vegetation, etc.)? How?

1. (List who and how here)

What is the timeline for finishing your goal? What smaller goals may you need set along the way in order to ensure that your goal is achieved?

(Create timeline using google draw and paste shared link here)

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1. Choose one of the followingmediums to discuss your topic and how it relates to the unit theme.
   1. Cr3ate a podcast (interviews, primary sources): Discuss your national issue, things that have been done about the issue, and possible solutions you have. Minimum 4 minutes.RUBRICEXAMPLE
   2. Educational YouTube video (Public Service Announcement is an option): Discuss your national issue, things that have been done about the issue, and possible solutions you have. Include images and video throughout. Minimum 4 minutes.RUBRICEXAMPLE
   3. Research Essay: Come up with a solution or two for your national issue. Wr1te an argumentative research essay where you argue why your solution(s) will help alleviate or even solve your national issue. Include at least 4 sources.RUBRICEXAMPLEOUTLINE
   4. Policy Brief/ Lobbyist:Wr1te a policy brief where you document and present key points associated with your problem and potential solutions. Record this. RUBRICEXAMPLE
   5. Infogram:Cr3ate an image that presents your problem and potential solutions in a novel way. RUBRICEXAMPLE
   6. Cr3ate a Children's Resource:This can take the form of a children's book or other resources that educates children on your national issue and why it is such a problem. RUBRICEXAMPLE
   7. Dramatic Play (must be acted out and filmed):Wr1te a script and then act out a dramatic play concerning your topic. This play could be about people surviving in a world where your issue was not solved, it could be about people trying to solve your problem, or something else entirely. Make sure to record your play. RUBRIC EXAMPLE

Apocalyptic Short Story:Wr1te a multi-page short story where you discuss a world where your problem was not solved and the consequences of human inaction. Funny is good. Scary is better. RUBRIC EXAMPLE

Here are some vocab words for you to use

1. Business Cycle 2. Monetary Policy 3. Fiscal Policy 4. Federal Budget 5. National Debt 6. Government Regulations 7. Government Protections 8. Macroeconomic Indicators 9. Gross Domestic Product (GDP) 10. Unemployment Rate 11. Inflation Rate 12. Interest Rates 13. Economic Growth 14. Taxation 15. Government Revenue 16. Property Rights 17. Contract Enforcement 18. Legal Structure 19. Public Goods 20. Public Services