The Perfect Breakfast
Understand why people trade.
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46-60 min
The Perfect Breakfast: Elementary Lesson Plan
OVERVIEW
This elementary lesson plan teaches students about interdependence and trade through a yarn web activity and video demonstration. The lesson contains an assessment identifying interdependent countries and explaining trade benefits.
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