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46-60 min
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OVERVIEW
This lesson compares a simple barter economy with one that uses money to see how trade is affected. In a simulation activity, students see how much easier trade is with money.
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0-15 MIN
What Makes Something Useful as Money?
Explain what makes something useful as money.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
My Money Workbook
Learn about money, money substitutes, and barter.
CURRICULUM UNITS
46-60 MIN
Teaching Economics with Baseball
This collection of microlessons combines the story of baseball the with basic economic concepts for the elementary and middle school learners.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
Fiat Money & Cryptocurrency--What Is Money?
Learn about the benefit of a common currency.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
16-30 MIN
Negro Leagues Microlesson Five: Game Change
Students will learn about Negro Leagues Baseball commemorative coins and their associated legislation.
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CURRICULUM UNITS
A Yen to Trade
Teach trade, comparative advantage, and barriers to trade with A Yen to Trade Curriculum Unit.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Ringgits, Rupees, and Rials
Find the exchange rate for the currency of 24 countries.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Let’s Make a Deal
Learn what conditions are necessary for two people to agree to a trade.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
The Tortoise and the Hare
Discover the benefits of specialization.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
Making Magic
Read a story to illustrate the benefits of trade.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
1 HOUR+
Tricks of the Trade
Investigate the balance between scarce resources and the benefits of trade.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
Trading Circles
Illustrate how the size of a trading area affects goods and resources.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
Trading Hurdles
Learn about natural and government-imposed trade barriers.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
The Road to Riches
Show how changes in transportation affect trade routes and partners.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
31-45 MIN
Trade Connections
Review basic ideas about international trade.
