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Title of Segment: Balance of Trade

For Teachers 2nd - 12th
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...
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Oil Crisis: Get Into the Game

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students participate in activities to develop an understanding of the world oil crisis. In this oil crisis lesson, students read online articles about the oil shortage. They attempt to develop a solution to problem and to take action....
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Breaking News English: U.S. Dollar

For Students 5th - 10th
In this U.S. dollar instructional activity, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions,...
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Breaking News English: OPEC Oil

For Students 5th - 10th
In this OPEC Oil worksheet, students read the article, answer true and false questions, complete synonym matching, complete phrase matching, complete a gap fill, answer short answer questions, answer discussion questions, write, and more...
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Introduction to Fair Trade

For Teachers 11th - 12th
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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Fast Forward

For Teachers 9th - Higher Ed
Students view a television program exploring social and economic changes at the close of the twentieth century. They discuss changes from differing perspectives including poor and rich citizens from various countries. Students write an...
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The Dutch

For Teachers 9th - 11th
Before seeing this presentation, your class might not have a grasp of the contributions to art, science, and politics made by the Dutch in the 16th and 17th centuries. Comprehensive and engaging, the many images and discussion points in...
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World Trade: It's for Nebraska

For Teachers 10th - 11th
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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Our Friends in the East

For Teachers 6th - 11th
Learners explore Chinese New Year. In this Chinese culture instructional activity, students visit websites to research the traditions and culture of China as they relate to Chinese New Year.
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ESL Holiday Lessons: World Fair Trade Day

For Students 6th - 10th
In this language skills learning exercise, students read an article about World Fair Trade Day. Students respond to 6 matching questions, 29 fill in the blank questions, 30 multiple choice questions, 12 word scramble ...
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Money and Banking

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders explore real world investing and the effects of day to day decisions on their financial futures.
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Food Travels and Preservation

For Teachers 4th
Fourth graders study food processing and distribution. In this food processing lesson, 4th graders investigate various methods of food preservation. Students study methods of food distribution.
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International Trade, Part I, Protectionism

For Students 9th - 12th
In this economics worksheet, learners define economic terms related to international trade and diagram domestic trade problems.
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International Trade Reality Worksheet

For Students 10th - 12th
In this international trade worksheet, students respond to 21 short answer questions regarding free trade, trade deficits, and trade balance.
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International Trade

For Teachers 11th - 12th
Students share ideas on international trade. They research Canadian trade agreements and European protectionism. finally students evaluate advantages and disadvantages of different topics associated with international trade.
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Great Depression

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Examine the Great Depression with your pupils. First you'll discuss the causes of the Great Depression, such as the stock market crash of 1929. Then, you'll examine key facts, like the Dust Bowl, the New Deal, and economic recovery.
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How Does News Influence Stock Prices?

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Students examine how economic news and business events can change the price of a stock. They see that the unexpected events that benefit or harm the company in turn move the company's stock price up or down.
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One Dollar Around the World

For Teachers 12th
Twelfth graders collaborate via ePals with another student from another country. They compare the value of a dollar with its power of acquisition in other countries. They list one dollar items and find the corresponding price in other...
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La Belle Époque [1871-1914]:

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Progress through various aspects of the  "The Beautiful Era" in this presentation. Political, technological, and scientific contexts surround the time of innovation and change in the world landscape. The short length of this slide...
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Micro-finance Challenge

For Teachers 8th - 10th
Students play a micro-finance game. in this global economy instructional activity, students play a game that assists them in concepts of micro-finance. Students will also watch a business development video and explore additional resources.
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Money Makes the World Go 'Round

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students examine what a basic unit of currency means and how it affects world finances.
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Old Kids From The Bloc

For Teachers 6th - 12th
Students study about wide scale construction and development in Moscow and its impact on cultural and historic preservation. They research the political, social, economic, and cultural changes in the former Eastern Bloc and create a...
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China: Commodities Consumption

For Teachers 10th - 12th
Young scholars examine the changes that have occured in China's economy. They identify areas of competition between the United States and China. They use the internet to gather more information.
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Trading Around the World

For Teachers 5th - 8th
Students role play as international traders from different continents. They negotiate prices and resolve trade barriers to better their understanding of free trade.