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Social Studies — Grade 5

Goal 5: The learner will evaluate ways the United States and other countries of North America make decisions about the allocation and use of economic resources.

Objective 5.04. Describe the ways in which the economies of the United States and its neighbors are interdependent and assess the impact of increasing international economic interdependence.

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Where do your belongings come from?
In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore where their belongings came from and consider the reasons why many items are imported from other countries. Activities in this class engage students in online learning, development of critical thinking and research... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Social Studies)
Provided by: Xpeditions
Spices in your favorite foods
Studying spices is a tasty way for students to learn about natural resources, trade, and our use of international products. In this lesson students will discover the importance of spices in history and will focus on the significance of spices in the foods... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Social Studies)
Provided by: Xpeditions
Global breakfast
The purpose of this lesson is to look for evidence of global interdependence in the foods that we eat. In this interdisciplinary lesson, students explore the concept of global interdependence by investigating the origins of the foods they eat. Students... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 3–5 Social Studies)
Provided by: Science Netlinks
Geo-friendly travel: Destination Honduras
In this Xpeditions lesson, students learn about a partnership between the government of Honduras and the National Geographic Society to highlight the concept of geotourism and its benefits. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 5 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic