ECON: What Works‪?‬

Government affects everyone, everywhere!


What if you lived in Cuba or Japan: what would your life be like today? Different economic systems could change the way you live your life. This unit will look how different governments and their economic systems can impact citizens and their way of life.


What Works? is a Project Based Learning Unit aligned to the State of Michigan High School Content Expectations (HSCE). In this unit, you will:


Examine different economic systems from around the world
Determine the criteria that define developing nations
Analyze the effects of global trade




W-A-Y, Widening Advancements for Youth, is a non-profit organization based in Michigan, United States. In addition to creating Project Based Learning units, W-A-Y offers a personalized learning experience for students who struggle with traditional high school. 


Learn about our units:


Project Based Learning
Explore Real World Issues
Learn with interactives, video instruction, audio books, and graphic organizers
Aligned to the Common Core State Standards




For more information, please visit our website, www.wayprogram.net. If you have any questions or comments, let us know at itunes@wayprogram.net.