United States Government: Democracy in ActionUnit 9:
Political and Economic SystemsBig Idea Activity <![CDATA[<a onClick="window.open('/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=jpg::::/sites/dl/free/0078799821/680642/big_idea.jpg','popWin', 'width=NaN,height=NaN,resizable,scrollbars');" href="#"><img valign="absmiddle" height="16" width="16" border="0" src="/olcweb/styles/shared/linkicons/image.gif"> (10.0K)</a>]]>
Is free trade good for the U.S. economy?
Assignment: Trade Agreement Ads
Create an advertisement for or against a U.S. trade agreement. Assignment Task List Step 1: Review the purposes of trade. List three purposes of trade below:
Step 2: Review the trading partners of the United States. Study the table on page 733 of your textbook and then answer the following questions:
- From which three countries does the United States import the most?
- To which three countries does the United States export the most?
- Does the United States have a trade surplus or trade deficit with these countries?
- Which countries import products from the United States as one of their three largest trade partners?
- Which countries export products to the United States as one of their three largest trade partners?
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Step 3: Organize into four groups. One group will be pro-NAFTA; the second group will be anti-NAFTA. A third group will be pro-CAFTA-DR; the fourth group will be anti-CAFTA-DR. Each group will create storyboards for a short television advertisement promoting the group's position.
Step 4: Gather and summarize online and print information relevant to your group's position. Take notes and prepare an outline as a guide to promote your position in your advertisement. In addition, prepare counterarguments to refute the opposition's side in your advertisement. Step 5: Write the advertisement. Create a storyboard that consist of eight images. Draw a rough draft before transferring the final product onto large pieces of paper or posterboard. Step 6: Present your advertising storyboards to the class. A successful advertisement will demonstrate the following items:
___ detailed research that shows a deep understanding of the subject
___ multiple sources used
___ excellent use of planning time
___ peer feedback incorporated
___ well-thought-out and insightful selection of information
___ eye catching with exceptional design, color, and fonts
___ images used demonstrate creativity
___ extremely persuasive
___ prominently displayed slogans or headings
___ very well written, interesting, and informative copy
___ no grammar or punctuation errors <![CDATA[<a onClick="window.open('/olcweb/cgi/pluginpop.cgi?it=jpg::::/sites/dl/free/0078799821/680642/big_idea.jpg','popWin', 'width=NaN,height=NaN,resizable,scrollbars');" href="#"><img valign="absmiddle" height="16" width="16" border="0" src="/olcweb/styles/shared/linkicons/image.gif"> (10.0K)</a>]]>
After all of the advertisements have been presented, discuss this question: Is free trade good for the U.S. economy?  | 
