Complete a Crossword Puzzle
Business, Economics, Reading
Students may enjoy a crossword introduction or review of terms related to trade. Give them “More Than Money: A Taxing Time.” After completing the puzzle, student may be asked to use five or more of the words in a statement or short essay about trade or tariffs.
Teachers are encouraged to review In the Know terms. For more complete explanations see the Economist online glossary.
Read an Editorial Cartoon
Art, Business, Economics, Journalism, Media Literacy, U.S. Government, U.S. History
Tom Toles October 3, 2018, visual commentary, "I have completed a historic trade deal with Canada," refers to trade agreement made with Canada and Mexico. Six questions are given to guide student reading and discussion.
Teachers might use the political cartoon to introduce the op-ed section of a newspaper, to review what students know about NAFTA and this new trade agreement, or to search for editorials and guest commentary about trade and agreements.
Watch a Tariffic Video
Art, Business, Economics, Fine Arts, Media Literacy
Younger and older students alike will enjoy the animated explanation of tariffs and trade wars. Created by The Washington Post staff, “How to Win a Trade War” covers the tariffs imposed by the current administration, but is general enough to apply to the concept.
After viewing the video once, give students “Who Wins Trade Wars?” Six screen grabs from different parts of the video present stages in a trade war. The first is at time marker 48 seconds. This may done as homework or using laptops with students in pairs working to locate the images and to summarize or explain that stage.