Understanding Trade

• Framework: IPC
• Unit: Money, Shops & Jobs
• Learning area: Social Studies

Objectives

• Understand basic concepts of trade and exchange
• Recognize that goods and services have value
• Participate in fair trading activities

Materials

• The Carrot Seed by Ruth Krauss
• Clay or play dough
• Flashcards for pricing
• Trading tokens

Assessment

Teacher observation of student's understanding of fair trade concepts and participation in trading activities.

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