The IMF In Action: Why Do We Need the IMF?

Have you ever traded something? How do you know you got a good deal? Scholars use case studies and research to determine the role of globalization in fair trade. Class members examine consumer demand and competition bring to light the...

Students examine an environmental issue. For this global studies lesson plan, students read an article entitled, "Global Climate Change," and respond to the discussion questions that accompany it.

Students participate in various hand-on activities as they study six international institutions that play important economic roles in the areas of international trade and finance.

Pupils use Google Earth to map cities along the Silk Road trade route. For this Silk Road trading lesson, students complete a worksheet examining production, transportation, and value of goods and research trade items. Pupils create a...

Students explore the different ways that corporate globalization affects society. They research the World Trade Organization, International Monetary Fund and the World Bank, and compare and contrast differing views on the role and impact...

Students explore the International Monetary Fund (IMF). In this global economics activity, students prepare for a field trip to the IMF as they examine the history of the IMF and their role in global trade.

Students explore elements of trade along the Silk Roads by examining the products of various locations along the route.

Twelfth graders explain the concepts of marketing, comparative advantage and the uses of monetary policy to affect markets.

Students attempt to solve a countries economic problems. They investigate inflation, devaluing currency and foreign exchange.

Students 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...