International Towne is a one-of-a-kind educational program offered to 5th to 11th grade students about global economics through fun, hands-on, experiential learning. We will be studying 33 lessons. The final activity is a trip to the International Towne facility, where the students spend the day role-playing as consumers and producers in a global marketplace of 16 countries. It’s an unforgettable experience that fosters lifelong learning!
Teacher: Barbara Scott 303-519-8385 or coscottsx61@hotmail.com
One time class fee of $25 covers IT Curriculum and the day at IT
Chapter 1: Global Economics
- Interdependence
- International trade
- Advantages and disadvantages of free trade and protection policies
Chapter 2: Currency Exchange
- Import/export
- Foreign currencies
- Currency exchange
Chapter 3: Cultural Awareness/Communications
- History of games played around the world
- Greetings and gestures used around the world
- History of flags and their symbolic meanings for countries and regions around the world
- Importance of cultural awareness
- International law
- International advertising
- Interviewing skills
Chapter 4: Country Preparation
Students prepare for their day in IT by holding country meetings and training for their Towne positions as Presidents, Customs Agents, Finance Ministers, and Currency Exchange Specialists.
Chapter 5: Closing Activities
These lessons evaluate country productivity and test concepts learned through fun activities such as GLOBE Bingo and International Trivia.
