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Made In...
Students investigate where their own items of clothing were manufactured. They read their clothing labels and identify the countries, and plot the locations with pins on a large world map.
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Introduction to Fair Trade
Students investigate fair trade practices. In this economics lesson, students conduct collaborative research on fair trade practices, the controversies of trade, and the effects of fair trade practices. Students present their findings to...
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Title of Segment: Balance of Trade
Students take a closer look at the balance of trade. In this current events lesson plan, students watch PBS video clips about American trade with China. Students research Chinese production and consumerism in order to determine how world...
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Blocking Trade, or Blocking Aid?
Young scholars examine various foreign conflicts in which the United States intervened, focusing on the causes of the conflicts, the United States' justification for entering the conflicts, and the outcomes of these interventions.
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New Threats from Overseas
Eighth graders explore the trade of goods overseas. In this history lesson, 8th graders establish the principles behind overseas trading by listening to lecture from the teacher.
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Vietnam Trade Pact
Students explore world trade issues. In this economics lesson, students read "Opening Doors to Vietnam," and discuss the trade negotiations between Vietnam and the Untied States. Students conduct further research on the topic and...
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From Salt Lake City toSingapore... Products of UtahTravel Worldwide
Seventh graders examine the products of Utah. In this economics lesson, 7th graders investigate the products grown and processed in Utah today and historically. Students explore the impact of the railroad on Utah's economy.
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The World At Your Fingertips
In this the world at your fingertips worksheet, students bring in 5 items from home that are not made in the U.S., then complete a chart, indicate on a map and answer 6 questions about imported items.
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Causation-Exploration and World Trade
Students investigate spice trade. In this world history lesson, students identify various spices in jars and their places of origin. Students listen to a lecture on how spices came to countries in Europe. Students complete a source...
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Identifying Reasons for World Trade
Students examine the advantages and disadvantages of world trade. They participate in a class discussion of international trade, read a handout about a specific country, and in small groups label a map with agricultural commodity...
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World Trade: It's for Nebraska
Students examine markets, international trade, and the role of government in international trade. After reviewing articles on the Governor of Nebraska's recent trade missions, they discuss in small groups their opinions of whether or...
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General Agreement on Tariffs and Trade
This site gives the history of GATT. Articles from GATT are provided in link form to provide additional information. This site has a wealth of information pertaining to the trade laws.
Other
Intellectual Property Provisions of Gatt
This site gives an overview on GATT and tells the effects of Gatt with various laws. Links are provided that will direct you right to the topic.
Other
The Silk Road: Yesterday and Today
Virtual learning module on the Silk Road. Students travel from province to province learning about each stop along the way. Interactive lesson including map, assignments, and handouts for students. Teachers will find PowerPoint...
Other
The International Monetary Fund
This is the IMF home page, it has links to what they do, how they work, and any other information you would need.
Other
Global Exchange: Top 10 Reasons to Oppose the World Trade Organization
This Global Exchange site provides the negative view of the WTO. The article is made up of ten reasons and explanations to these reasons why there should be opposition to the WTO.
Iowa State University
The Roots of the Wto
This resource explains the origin of GATT and some of the events that took place in the earlier stages of GATT.
Other
Community Economics: Multinational Operations
This site explains the terms used when dealing with Multinational operations. Home Country is one of the many terms used throughout this article. Though most of this article deals with taxes, there is much valuable information provided.
Other
Asbdc: Making the Export Decision
This article reviews the advantages and disadvantages of exporting.
Other
Office of the United States Trade Representative
Explore this site and learn about the inner workings of the Office of the United States Trade Representatives. Use this site to view the hot topics in Trade negotiations around the world.
Other
International Monetary Fund: Trading Around the World
An interactive simulation and role-playing activity based on a fast-paced game that challenges the player to buy low and sell high. The simulation is a trading model that matches the player with computerized traders from around the world.
Other
Expatriate Behavoural Interviews: Selection Is Where It All Starts
This site lists criteria for choosing an expatriate for an assignment. Each characteristic is discussed briefly.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Coming and Going: Imports and Exports Throughout the World
A lesson plan and example of imports and exports, along with related classroom activities.