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Worksheet
Curated OER

Foreign Economics

For Students 7th - 10th
Why do so many countries export cars? Economists examine this and other foreign economics principles through this introductory worksheet. A brief text explains international trade, then lists the top 11 leaders in global trade, along...
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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

America's Heartland

For Teachers 5th
Fifth graders investigate imports and exports to discover its importance to America as a world power.  In this Imports and exports lesson, 5th graders discuss how climate and natural resources aid a country in becoming a world power....
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Handout
University College London

University College London: Internet Resources on Poland

For Students 9th - 10th
A complete look at the country of Poland from the School of Slavonic and East European Studies. There are links to government officials information, elections, news, and culture. An excellent resource for your research on Poland.
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Unit Plan
Polk Brothers Foundation Center for Urban Education at DePaul University

De Paul University: Center for Urban Education: Economic Connections [Pdf]

For Teachers 4th - 6th Standards
"Economic Connections" is a one-page nonfiction passage about the economics of importing and exporting goods among countries to get what people need. It is followed by an open-ended question that requires students to provide evidence...
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Graphic
Other

Metrocosm: Mapping the Flow of International Trade

For Students 9th - 10th
According to the UN, the global market for imported goods is $15.6 trillion as of 2015. Use this unique global map to see how trade flows between countries. Select a country to see imports and exports from that specific country.