Introduction to Economics and Trade

          Module 1: Fundamentals of Economics

Section 1: What is Economics?
- Lesson 1: Understanding Economics Basics
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 1: Defining Economics in Everyday Life
- Lesson 2: Needs versus Wants
  - Module 1, Section 1, Lesson 2: Identifying and Differentiating Needs and Wants

Section 2: Scarcity and Choice
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Scarcity
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 1: Explaining Limited Resources and Unlimited Wants
- Lesson 2: Making Choices
  - Module 1, Section 2, Lesson 2: How Choices Impact Daily Life

Section 3: Basic Economic Problems
- Lesson 1: What Problems Does Economics Solve?
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 1: Understanding the Economic Problem of Limited Resources
- Lesson 2: Trade-offs in Decision Making
  - Module 1, Section 3, Lesson 2: Evaluating Choices and Opportunity Costs

Section 4: Introduction to Trade
- Lesson 1: The Idea of Trade
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 1: How Trading Helps Satisfy Needs
- Lesson 2: Simple Exchanges
  - Module 1, Section 4, Lesson 2: Learning through Everyday Trading Activities

Section 5: Local Trade and Community
- Lesson 1: Local Markets in Our Community
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 1: Exploring Neighborhood Trading Places
- Lesson 2: Benefits of Local Trade
  - Module 1, Section 5, Lesson 2: How Local Trading Strengthens Community Bonds


Module 2: Introduction to Trade and Markets

Section 1: What is Trade?
- Lesson 1: The Concept of Trade
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 1: Defining Trade in Simple Terms
- Lesson 2: History of Trade in Communities
  - Module 2, Section 1, Lesson 2: How Trade Developed Over Time Locally

Section 2: Types of Markets
- Lesson 1: Understanding Different Markets
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 1: From Street Vendors to Supermarkets
- Lesson 2: How Markets Function
  - Module 2, Section 2, Lesson 2: The Basics of Supply and Demand in Markets

Section 3: The Role of Money
- Lesson 1: Introduction to Currency
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 1: What is Money and Why Do We Use It?
- Lesson 2: How Money Facilitates Trade
  - Module 2, Section 3, Lesson 2: Simple Examples of Buying and Selling

Section 4: Supply and Demand Basics
- Lesson 1: What is Supply?
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 1: Understanding Producers and Goods Availability
- Lesson 2: What is Demand?
  - Module 2, Section 4, Lesson 2: Understanding Consumers and the Need for Goods

Section 5: Value and Exchange
- Lesson 1: Determining Value
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 1: How Goods are Valued in Everyday Life
- Lesson 2: Barter Versus Money Trade
  - Module 2, Section 5, Lesson 2: Comparing Simple Exchange Systems


Module 3: Local Economics and Community Trade

Section 1: Community Resources
- Lesson 1: Identifying Local Resources
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 1: What Resources Does Our Community Have?
- Lesson 2: Using Available Resources Wisely
  - Module 3, Section 1, Lesson 2: How Communities Decide to Use Their Resources

Section 2: Local Trade Markets
- Lesson 1: Exploring Community Markets
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 1: Visiting and Observing Local Markets
- Lesson 2: The Role of Local Vendors
  - Module 3, Section 2, Lesson 2: Understanding How Local Businesses Serve the Community

Section 3: Simple Currency Concepts in the Community
- Lesson 1: How Money is Used Locally
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 1: Everyday Transactions in Your Neighborhood
- Lesson 2: Saving and Spending in the Community
  - Module 3, Section 3, Lesson 2: Basic Ideas about Saving and Responsible Spending

Section 4: The Role of Local Businesses
- Lesson 1: Types of Local Businesses
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 1: Different Businesses that Operate in the Community
- Lesson 2: How Local Businesses Thrive
  - Module 3, Section 4, Lesson 2: The Importance of Community Support

Section 5: Economic Decision Making in Communities
- Lesson 1: How Decisions Affect Local Economics
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 1: Understanding Community Choices and Their Impact
- Lesson 2: Working Together for a Better Community
  - Module 3, Section 5, Lesson 2: The Role of Collaboration in Local Economic Success


Module 4: Global Economics and Trade

Section 1: Global Markets
- Lesson 1: What are Global Markets?
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 1: Defining Global Trade in Simple Terms
- Lesson 2: Comparing Local and Global Markets
  - Module 4, Section 1, Lesson 2: How Global Markets Differ from Local Ones

Section 2: Understanding World Trade
- Lesson 1: Basics of International Trade
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 1: How Countries Trade with Each Other
- Lesson 2: Benefits of World Trade
  - Module 4, Section 2, Lesson 2: Exploring the Advantages of Global Exchange

Section 3: Introductory International Economics
- Lesson 1: What Affects International Economies?
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 1: Factors that Influence Trade Between Countries
- Lesson 2: The Role of Global Organizations
  - Module 4, Section 3, Lesson 2: Simple Discussion on Groups that Promote World Trade

Section 4: Cultural Exchanges in Trade
- Lesson 1: How Trade Connects Cultures
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 1: Understanding the Cultural Impact of Trade
- Lesson 2: Learning from Global Traditions
  - Module 4, Section 4, Lesson 2: Exploring Cultural Gifts through Trade

Section 5: Impact of Global Economics on Daily Life
- Lesson 1: How Global Trends Affect Us
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 1: Recognizing Global Influences at Home
- Lesson 2: Simple Global Economic Examples
  - Module 4, Section 5, Lesson 2: Everyday Examples of Global Economic Effects


Module 5: Social Change and Economics

Section 1: Economics in Everyday Life
- Lesson 1: Recognizing Economics Around You
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 1: Identifying Economic Decisions in Daily Routines
- Lesson 2: The Role of Individuals in the Economy
  - Module 5, Section 1, Lesson 2: How Personal Choices Influence the Economy

Section 2: Trade’s Role in Social Change
- Lesson 1: Connecting Trade and Community Development
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 1: How Trade Helps Communities Grow
- Lesson 2: Examples of Change Through Exchange
  - Module 5, Section 2, Lesson 2: Stories Demonstrating Social Change via Trade

Section 3: Comparing Local and Global Perspectives
- Lesson 1: Similarities and Differences in Trade
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 1: Comparing How Trade Works Locally and Globally
- Lesson 2: Evaluating Community Impact
  - Module 5, Section 3, Lesson 2: How Local Decisions Reflect Global Trends

Section 4: Collaborative Economic Projects
- Lesson 1: Working as a Team on Economic Ideas
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 1: Planning Simple Group Projects on Trade
- Lesson 2: Presenting Your Economic Findings
  - Module 5, Section 4, Lesson 2: Preparing and Sharing Community Observations

Section 5: Creative Presentations of Economic Ideas
- Lesson 1: Using Art and Storytelling to Explain Economics
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 1: Crafting Simple Presentations on Economic Concepts
- Lesson 2: Reflecting on Social Change and Trade
  - Module 5, Section 5, Lesson 2: Summarizing Key Ideas and Projects for the Community