Economic Decision Making Activities
Investigate trade relationships, business networks, migration patterns, and economic cooperation
Comprehensive Business Focus
Economic Understanding
Entrepreneurship Skills
Caribbean Business and Trade Networks
Detailed activities with learning outcomes, materials, and procedures
Additional Resources
Supplementary materials and cross-curricular connections
Cross-Curricular Connections
- Mathematics: Business statistics, profit/loss calculations, market analysis
- Language Arts: Business writing, persuasive presentations, research reports
- Science: Innovation and technology in business, sustainable business practices
- Art: Logo design, marketing materials, business presentation visuals
Key Skills Developed
- Economic reasoning and business understanding
- Entrepreneurship and innovation thinking
- Research and data analysis skills
- Collaboration and presentation abilities
Real-World Applications
Extensions and community engagement opportunities
Community Engagement
- Interview local business owners about operations and challenges
- Visit Caribbean companies to observe business operations
- Research family businesses and their regional connections
Entrepreneurship Development
- Develop actual business plans for school enterprises
- Participate in youth entrepreneurship competitions
- Create student-run businesses serving school community
Economic Analysis
- Track Caribbean stock market performance
- Analyze trade statistics between Caribbean countries
- Study economic development policies