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Social Studies — Grade 7

Goal 13: The learner will describe the historic, economic, and cultural connections among North Carolina, the United States, Africa, Asia, and Australia.

Objective 13.03. Examine the role and importance of foreign-owned businesses and trade between North Carolina and the nations of Africa, Asia, and Australia, and assess the effects on local, state, regional, and national economies and cultures.

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Products across borders
In this lesson, students identify foreign products available in the United States and learn about U.S. companies that sell products abroad. The students discuss globalization and illustrate two maps to show where products come from and where they're sold.... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Social Studies)
Provided by: Xpeditions
GIS: Helping to save the African wild
In this Xpeditions lesson, students learn about a geographic tool known as GIS, Geographic Information Systems, and about how it is assisting the conservation efforts of ecologically-minded researchers. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 7 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic
Culture in the cupboard
Students identify some new cultural influences and understand more about cultural diffusion. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 6–7 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Geographic
Comparative economic systems
Students will compare several aspects of the economies of the United States, North Korea, and Chad. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade 7 and 10–12 Social Studies)
Provided by: National Council on Economic Education