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"Cash Course: Make Trade, Not War" Lesson Plan

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Why do countries trade instead of making everything themselves? This engaging lesson for grades six and up uses real-world examples, humor, and clear explanations to teach students about specialization, comparative advantage, currency exchange, and trade balance, showing how global trade affects their everyday lives.

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"Cash Course: Make Trade, Not War" Lesson Plan