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Overview: After researching the 2008 U.S. governmental bail out plan, and the rationale
in favor and opposed to it, students will present the views of an economist, politician,
activist, or governmental leader on a simulated and recorded ‘Daily Show’. Being sure to
differentiate between the different types of economies, and explaining the opportunity
costs and trade-offs of this plan, students will take and defend a position on the U.S.
‘Rescue’ plan during the simulation.
Essential Question: What were the multiple perspectives surrounding the U.S.
government’s 2008 intervention in the private financial markets, and what course of
action would of worked best to protect the economic welfare of citizens?
Resources Needed: Lesson Plan (with questions), parental permission to video tape
forms, video camera/ tape, Daily Show Sign, Jon Stewart Costume
Time Duration: Varies based on Number of Students (1 day per 11 students on 52 min
periods)
Procedure:
1. Before students enter, situate the classroom to replicate the Daily Show set
Audience Area (Will ask Questions)
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2. When students enter, collect any missing parental permission forms. Give
students 3 minutes to review their research notes on their character’s economic
beliefs and the 2008 economic crisis
3. Tell students to remember that when they are ‘on stage’ they must portray their
researched character’s ideas as it relates to the government’s actions, and these
statements should incorporate economic theory learned in class (different types of
economies, opportunity costs, trade-offs, and governments role in economy)
4. Remind students that they will only have three minutes of ‘camera time’ to
spell out their character’s arguments, and one minute to answer any additional
questions from the audience.
9. Repeat as necessary
Closure:
-5 minutes before the end of the period
-Those students that did not complete their interview, will do so tomorrow.
Assessment/Evaluation:
Have students complete a quick exit slip on
“What were the multiple perspectives surrounding the U.S. government’s 2008
intervention in the private financial markets, and what course of action would of worked
best to protect the economic welfare of citizens?”