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 5.04

Describe the relationship between specialization and interdependence, and analyze its influence on the development of regional and global trade patterns.

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Food preservation
Students learn about food spoilage and the different methods that are traditionally used to prolong the freshness of food. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies and Science)
Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science
Rail traffic controller
In this lesson, from Xpeditions, students use the Xpedition Hall virtual exhibit, Rail Traffic Controller, to locate the countries of origin for items imported to specific countries in Europe. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6 Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic
Where should I build my business?
In this Xpeditions lesson, students learn how to identify the market areas of some of the major retailers in their communities. To accomplish this, they survey consumer travel behavior and create hypothetical businesses in their hometowns. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 and 11–12 Social Studies)
Provider: National Geographic