Scott

I want my students to be able to:
 * = Research information or a topic and be able to recall the information.... =
 * = Be persistent....keep striving for improvement.....never give up....... =
 * = Evaluate information..... =
 * = Analyze all aspects of the topic of discussion... =
 * = Create a final "product" that they can be proud of...... =

I I believe that drawing from previous knowledge concerning a real world topic or problem is very beneficial to students and helps to foster a authentic learning environment. Often when students are able to see a real world application of a topic it helps to bring it out of the abstract and into a more concrete idea which helps them to recognize a solution.

As a part of the economics unit the students will be learning how businesses can be a part of the "global marketplace". To participate in international trade, businesses and individuals must be able to purchase goods and services from each other. Students will learn that the countries have different currencies with different values. To purchase goods from another country, it usually is necessary to use that country's currency. Some European countries have facilitated the currency exchange process by adopting the euro as a common currency.
 * Key Learning Objectives:** **In cooperative groups** **the students will:**

explain why international trade requires an exchange of currency.

convert U.S. dollars into another currency using an exchange rate.

give possible reasons that countries might support or oppose a common currency.