2-4.2
Standard 2-4: The student will demonstrate an understanding of the division of the world geographically into continents and politically into nation-states
2-4.2: Summarize how nation-states interact with one another in order to conduct trade. (P, H, E, G)
It Is Essential For Students To Know:
- It is essential for students to know the incentives that nation-states have to interact and engage in trade.
- Students must understand the motives (i.e. acquiring necessary goods and services) behind trading with other nations and how this forces nation-state interactions.
- It is essential for students to understand how nations interact and engage in trade, i.e., transportation, communication, etc.
It Is Not Essential For Students To Know:
- It is not essential for students to know the theory of comparative advantage.
- Students do not need to understand the costs and benefits of trade or be able to identify who wins and loses in trading relationships.
- It is not essential for students to understand details of a nation’s trade flows or trade patterns.
2-4.2 Links To Information For Teachers