Classroom Trading Post
Last week in class we had a trade fair. Everyone brought in something to trade;
many of the items were homemade.
Some people brought in multiple items while others only brought in one
item. I only brought in one item,
which I made from duct tape. I
made a lime green and paint blotted tote bag. A picture of the one I made is below. I traded for two bags of homemade
cookies and scones. It was a fun
activity that showed us how to actively teach economic concepts to young students. In a classroom you would need to set
rules and possibly have the students create their own trade item at school to
keep things leveled. You would
then conduct the trade fair and oversee the students’ interactions. Afterward, students could have a
discussion about the trade fair, why they think certain items were more
popular, what that means in the real economy, how other trade economies work,
and if they have ever witnessed one.
The teacher could provide other examples from around the world and help
students compare it to our country’s economy. The depth of the discussion and learning depends upon the
grade level. The teacher could
assess students’ knowledge by having them write in their journal about their
experiences or extend the discussion questions. They could also create a graphic organizer to fill out based
on questions provided by the teacher.
There are many ways to connect literacy with this activity based on the
grade level. Below are pictures of
the trade fair items we had and pictures of us active in the trade fair
process.
Resources about teaching economics:
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