Fifth graders create a timeline of the development of rice as an important crop. In this agricultural history lesson, 5th graders read about the history behind why rice was grown and where it is grown. Students demonstrate their learning...

Students analyze the importance of research in development of international markets and decide how to properly contact potential customers/suppliers

Students read several articles about West African strip weaving of Kente cloth. They explore the cultural context in which strip weaving occurs. They answer four comprehension questions and compose a magazine article about strip weaving.

Students organize a two week travel plan through Spanish speaking countries all over the world. plan their flight schedules, accommodations, and tours of cultural events. Students compute the total cost of their trip.

Students read and discuss the Iran country Profile from the CIA World Factbook. They describe the current relationship between the United States and Iran. Students complete additional readings, and answer questions about them. They...

In this international trade activity, students respond to 21 short answer questions regarding free trade, trade deficits, and trade balance.

Pupils research and develop a plan for an international business trip. They conduct Internet research, prepare a structured itinerary, and develop an oral presentation that includes a pie chart itemizing the trip's expenses.

In this vocabulary worksheet, students fill in the blanks for sentences and answer definition questions about vocabulary words. Students complete 4 pages, with 6 words each and 18 questions per page.

Ninth graders explore how to apply ecological analysis to cropping systems.  In this agro-ecosystem lesson plan students study management practices including soil and fertility. 

Students create a multimedia presentation. In this multimedia lesson plan, students use sound and visual images to compliment the sound for their multimedia presentation in the subjects of science or humanities.

Students read and response to the book, Abuela's Weave. In this African-American literature lesson, students discuss pre-reading questions, that focus on family traditions and make predictions about the text. Students read the text and...

Students make an inquiry of concepts through the answering of a series of questions that cover governmental controls. The concepts of international trade are covered The exchange rates of trade are used and the elemeents appreciation and...

Students examine the economic effects of a strong and weak U.S. dollar. They identify the currency used in countries which regularly trade with the U.S., discuss the pros and cons of a strong U.S. dollar, and calculate the prices in...

Sixth graders investigate the cultivation and variation of rice around the world.  In this food lesson, 6th graders read about the process of bringing rice from a farm to your dinner plate and which types of rice grow in which...

Students work effectively in groups to achieve a common goal: Create the most efficient cargo shipping route. They successfully identify and locate port cities using latitude and longitude. To use the formula r=d/t (rate equals distance...

Students research the geography, economics and government of Canada and how that affects US/Canadian trade relations. For this NAFTA lesson, students play a game, read about Canadian history, and creat a graph.

Young scholars examine the United States trade deficit. They examine different opinions about trade surpluses and deficits. They also identify the United States trading partners throughout the world and their concerns.

Students use the internet to research the trade status and needs of a country of their choice. Using this information, they determine which three main products their nation needs to import and which ones they can export. They write a...

Students investigate the global importance of the African and Asian countries that export petroleum. They access the OPEC website and research this organization. They answer questions and write an essay about alternative energy sources.

The student will locate countries on a world map from which we import foods that our climate prevents us from growing locally.1. Discuss the term "export." Divide students into groups of four. Give the groups five minutes to brainstorm...

In this English worksheet, students read "UN Suspends International Trade in Caviar," and then respond to 47 fill in the blank, 7 short answer, 20 matching, and 8 true or false questions about the selection.

Students examine how Virginia connects with the world through export trade. Using a map, they use symbols to depict the value of trade and the direction of the flow of goods. They complete a scavenger hunt using electronic almanacs and...

Learners explore the issues of free trade and protectionism by role-playing. In particular, they will learn how these terms apply to an understanding of U.S.-Taiwan trade in textiles. After a lecture/demo, students break into groups for...

Students examine the role of agriculture in the American economy. They interview a person in the agriculture business and create original questions to ask. They present their findings to the class and write thank you letters to the...