Lesson 1: Balance of Payments & International Trade

Duration of Days: 2

Lesson Objective

Students will explain the components of the balance of payments and how international trade affects national economies.

What does the balance of payments measure?

How do imports and exports affect economic performance?

C3: D2.Eco.16.9-12

CCSS: RH.11-12.2

DOK 2 – Skill/Concept
Students examine the current and capital accounts and analyze how trade flows are recorded and interpreted.

Guided charts and summaries

Partner discussion

Real-world trade examples

Short written explanation or exit ticket