Agriculture:
Introduction to Global Trade
Summary: Students will research and explain the
importance of international trade on American lifestyles, summarize
the history of global agriculture in the last half of the 20 th century,
describe the role of trade among nations and the barriers that exist,
and identify the United States’ top exports and imports.
Minnesota Academic Standards Information
Subject Area Focus: Exploring Agriculture; Agricultural
Business – Global Issues; International Agriculture
Educational Level: Teachers may adapt the activity for the
various grade levels. High, Middle
High (9-12) Level
- Explain the importance of international trade on American
lifestyles.
- Describe the role of trade among nations and identify barriers
that exist.
- Identify the United States’ top exports and imports.
- Understand how a country's infrastructure affects food
and fiber distribution.
- Be aware of the involvement and influence of government
agencies on marketing of food and fiber commodities.
- Understand the effects of globalization on a society and
its ability to produce food.
- Analyze the types of farming systems used throughout the
world and determine countries that use each system.
Middle (6-8) Level
Differentiate among and compare the agricultural practices of various
countries.
LEARNING ACTIVITY
Directions
Objectives: Students will research and explain
the importance of international trade on American lifestyles,
summarize the history of global agriculture in the last half of the
20 th century, describe the role of trade among nations and the barriers
that exist, and identify the United States’ top exports and
imports.
Preparation: Varied
Time Required: Varied
For Specific Learning Activities, visit the following websites:
Agribusiness in a Global Environment
http://www.ais.msstate.edu/age/lessons.html.
Reference: Lesson 2
United Nations Global Teaching and Learning Project
http://www.un.org/cyberschoolbus/index.asp
2004 CIA World Factbook and Library of Congress Country Studies
http://www.theodora.com/wfbcurrent/china/index.html
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