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The history of trade
Students are introduced to the history of trade, and trade in modern Britain.
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TRU_FT_Economic-ideas_6_Final.pdf
TRU_FT_Economic-ideas_6_RJ.ppt
Relevant SEAL outcomes
Social skills
39: I can communicate effectively with others, listening to what others say as well as expressing my own thoughts and feelings…
43: I can work and learn well in groups, taking on different roles, cooperating with others to achieve a joint outcome…
Topic Aims
From the programme of study for economic well-being at key stage 3:
1.4 Economic Understanding a. understanding the economic and business environment. b. understanding the functions and uses of money.
Learning Outcomes
Students understand the terms “import” and “export”.
Students are introduced to the history of trade, and trade in modern Britain.
Introduction
Divide the class into pairs or teams.
Establish the meaning of the words “import” and “export”, which is the key to this lesson.
Write them and their meanings on the board or display on sheets of paper, or use the definitions supplied on slide 2 of the PowerPoint presentation.