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Read a Trade Network: Explore and Explain

Explain exchange and interdependence in a fictional network. A focused learn activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.

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  1. Complete practice
  2. 1. Explore
  3. 2. Practice
  4. 3. Apply

Independent activity · About 10 minutes · Pencil

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Grade 7 · social studies · Matching answer key included · US Letter and A4

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Teaching guide, sample answers and curriculum references

Before you begin

Review the key words and representations in Read a Trade Network. Use the Explore activity to check readiness before removing support.

How to use this worksheet

  1. Begin with: Which town produces pots?
  2. Connect the response to: Why might River Town trade grain for pots?
  3. Ask students to apply the idea: Name a possible cost of trading along the network.

A common mistake to discuss

Accepting an answer without checking whether it uses the material and satisfies the requested relationship or criteria.

What to practice next

Continue to Read a Trade Network: Practice Independently.

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