Grade 6-8, 9-12
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Pokenomics: Gotta TRADE ‘Em All

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Objective

Teachers will be able to:

  • Gain strategies to use the Pokémon trading system as a relatable model to introduce fundamental international trade concepts, such as comparative advantage, supply and demand, scarcity, and opportunity cost, in an engaging, interactive way.
  • Leave with ready-to-use classroom activities and simulations based on the “Pokeconomy,” enabling students to explore complex topics like risk/reward, foreign exchange, and balance of payments in a memorable and accessible context, without requiring prior Pokémon knowledge.

Standards

State Standards

Concepts

Comparative Advantage, Markets, Markets and Prices, Trade, Exchange and Interdependence

Description

Pokemon + International Trade = FUN. No Pokemon experience necessary. Come learn how the recently revitalized Pokemon craze can offer you an amazing way to keep your students engaged throughout your unit on trade. Experience the Pokeconomy for yourself and leave with multiple trade activities!
Subjects:
Economics,Business

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