social studies · Grade 7
Read a Trade Network
Explain exchange and interdependence in a fictional network.
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Explore the knowledge outline and its source scope. This unit supports selected ideas.
Learning goals
- Explain exchange and interdependence in a fictional network.
Before you begin
Understand the words and representations introduced in the Explore activity.
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Complete practice
Practice previewRead a Trade Network
Practice · Independent · 25 min
Explain exchange and interdependence in a fictional network. A complete set with exploration, practice and application. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
1. Explore
Practice previewRead a Trade Network: Explore and Explain
Explore · Independent · 10 min
Explain exchange and interdependence in a fictional network. A focused learn activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
2. Practice
Practice previewRead a Trade Network: Practice Independently
Practice · Independent · 10 min
Explain exchange and interdependence in a fictional network. A focused practice activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
3. Apply
Practice previewRead a Trade Network: Apply and Create
Apply · Independent · 15 min
Explain exchange and interdependence in a fictional network. A focused apply activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
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Numbered activities, separate answer keys and a teaching guide in one ZIP. The pack uses the focused sequence; the complete practice sheet above is an alternative.
Teaching and response guide
- Begin with: Which town produces pots?
- Connect the response to: Why might River Town trade grain for pots?
- Ask students to apply the idea: Name a possible cost of trading along the network.
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