Curated OER
Properties Of Building Materials
Students investigate the concept of building materials and how they are used to create different things. They focus upon the availability, cost, flexibility, and strength of different building materials. This is done by taking part in a...
Curated OER
Liverpool Lights Up
Students explore the culture of Liverpool. In this World History lesson, students research a variety of events and activities in Liverpool, then they work in groups to prepare a class presentation to share their findings.
Curated OER
ESL Holiday Lessons: Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking
To practice their emerging language skills, English Learners read an article, "Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking." They complete six matching questions, 29 fill-in-the-blanks, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble...
Curated OER
Unit on Globalization and Foreign Investment
Twelfth graders examine the role of investment in an economy. They compare and contrast the different types of foreign investments. They also examine the differences between foreign direct investments and foreign portfolio investments.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: International Trade Creates More and Better Jobs
This lesson explores the relationship between productivity and international trade. Specifically, this lessons shows why there should be fewer trade restrictions rather than more.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Chapter 9: International Trade and Capital Flows: Key Terms
This is a list of key terms and definitions pertaining to the content of Chapter 9: International Trade and Capital Flows.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ch. 9: International Trade and Capital Flows: Problems
This section provides four problems to solve based on the information in Chapter 9: International Trade and Capital Flows.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ch. 9: International Trade and Capital Flows: Review Questions
This section provides review study questions covering the content of Ch. 9: International Trade and Capital Flows.
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.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Us and Eu Go Bananas Over Trade
Economists generally agree that free trade helps to improve the overall quality of life in countries that participate. However, disagreements do arise concerning trade agreements. This lesson looks at a disagreement between the US and EU...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ch. 9: Intl Trade and Capital Flows: Self Check Questions
This section provides self-check study questions covering the content of Chapter 9: International Trade and Capital Flows.
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ch.9: Intl Trade and Capital Flows: Key Concepts and Summary
This section provides a summary of each of the key concepts covered in Chapter 9: International Trade and Capital Flows.
University of Nebraska Omaha
Ec Ed Web: Why Nations Trade
This lesson plan is about the reasons for International Trade.
Council for Economic Education
Econ Ed Link: Where Did You Come From?
This site is an excellent activity in which students explore the economic interdependence shared between the United States and Chile. Students will learn about the products imported from Chile and determine the reasons for trade between...
Texas Education Agency
Texas Gateway: Ch. 9: Intl Trade and Capital Flows: Critical Thinking Questions
This section provides study questions that require critical thinking skills over the content of Ch.9: International Trade and Capital Flows.
Federal Reserve Bank
Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta: Trade: Why Do Nations Trade?
Basics from key terminology to why we trade are featured alongside introductions to foundational concepts such as production possibilities frontiers, absolute and comparative advantage, trade barriers, and free trade versus protectionism.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Connections Across Water
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.
Annenberg Foundation
Annenberg Learner: Bridging World History: Connections Across Land
This unit chronicles the paths taken by various explorers for delivery of commodities and religion which led to the migration of people and an onslaught of disease. Particular attention is paid to The Silk Road, The Turquoise Road, and...