LEARN NC

K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Goal 5

The learner will evaluate the ways people of South America and Europe make decisions about the allocation and use of economic resources.

Objective 5.02

Examine the different economic systems, (traditional, command, and market), developed in selected societies in South America and Europe, and analyze their effectiveness in meeting basic needs.

Resources aligned to this objective

To market, to market: Photograph analysis
In this lesson, students analyze photos of markets from around the world to gain an understanding of the similarities and differences between geographically distant places, to learn about the economic and cultural significance of markets, and to improve visual literacy skills.
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 English Language Arts and Social Studies)
By Eric Eaton.