Seventh graders locate and write creatively about different places and their cultures. They identify the physical, economic, social, political and cultural characteristics of selected regions in the Eastern Hemisphere. Finally, 7th...

Students research Spanish-speaking countries on the Internet and make a presentation.

Students investigate and become aware of our country's trade relations with East Asia with emphasis placed on Japan. They explore the global affect of technology, production, distribution and consumption as well as exchange and economic...

A lesson and example of imports and exports, along with related classroom activities.

This self-guided unit addresses the economic interdependence of communities and countries across the globe and the economic development that is taking place. Included are lessons, self-assessments, background information, and learning...

In Module 4 Lesson 4 of this course on spreadsheets, students learn how to insert text, graphics, and charts into a spreadsheet. They will learn how to import and export data and images between different types of documents. Includes a...

Global exportation and importation increased when water routes opened up. This unit analyzes how this affected world trade as well as the spread of population, religion, and illness.

A map from 1920 of Porto Rico and the Virgin Islands showing the economic and commercial activity, including principal products, railroad transportation, and import and export information.

In this classroom activity, students are divided into various groups, each being a different "country." Each country has their own currency and goods, and groups proceed to trade amongst themselves. This game covers the topics of...

We tend to see the United States as a country with free trade. Although we do have a great deal of freedom to enter new markets, there are barriers to trade that limit consumer choice. This lesson explores these barriers and how they work.

A map from 1920 of the Philippine Islands showing the principal commercial products in the region, with the products named in red. The map shows major cities and chief seaports, railroads, navigable rivers, islands and coastal features....

Students simulate the trading of goods between countries. Then they reflect on the challenges of trade between countries.

Learners work to solve problems involving international trade, then seek to improve the balance of trade with other countries. At this site, you can develop and make decisions similar to those in international business. Includes links to...