Visualizing the unemployment rate
This assignment provides instructions on building the graph below and includes suggested writing prompts for out-of-class assignments.
From the FRED Blog
The post “Why does women’s employment change with the seasons? An answer from the NBER” uses data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics to describe differences in employment patterns between men and women.
Use this classroom activity to teach how to calculate the unemployment rate
This teaching guide describes how to use FRED data to determine the unemployment rate for different population groups. It includes suggestions for both in-class discussions and out-of-class assignments.