Day 22 of 30
Movement: migration and trade
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Learning Objective
Students will be able to explore movement and migration and trade.
In this lesson, we'll explore movement: migration and trade. Understanding history and society helps us become informed citizens.
An economy is the system of producing, buying, and selling goods and services in a place. People have wants and needs, but resources (materials, time, money) are limited, so we make choices about what to produce and consume. Trade is exchanging goods or services with others. Long ago, people bartered (traded items directly); now we use money. Understanding economics helps us make smart decisions about spending, saving, and understanding how markets work!
As you work through today's material, pay attention to the examples and try to identify the patterns or strategies being used. This will help you apply these concepts to new problems.
Take notes on key points and make connections to what you've already learned in previous lessons.
The movement of populations across regions
Exchange of goods and services
Instructions
Materials Needed
- Reading materials
- Notebook
- Map or timeline (if applicable)
Teaching Tip
For this age group: Balance direct instruction with collaborative activities. Allow students to explain their thinking and make connections to prior knowledge when exploring movement: migration and trade.