Lesson Objective

Students will calculate unemployment rates and distinguish among frictional, structural, and cyclical unemployment.

Who counts as unemployed?

Why does some unemployment always exist?

C3: D2.Eco.11.9-12

CCSS: RH.11-12.7

DOK 3 – Strategic Thinking
Students analyze labor force data and evaluate unemployment as an economic indicator while recognizing its limitations.

Classification charts

Real-world employment scenarios

Partner discussions

  • Data-interpretation quiz