CUSMA: North American Trade Partners
Understanding Trade Between Canada, USA, and Mexico Grade 6 Social Studies
Learning Goals - I Can...
Explain what CUSMA is and why it's important Identify the three countries in this trade agreement Describe how trade affects our daily lives Compare CUSMA to the old NAFTA agreement
What Do You Think?
Look around the classroom. Can you spot items that might have come from the United States or Mexico? Think about: toys, clothing, food, technology
What is Trade?
Trade = buying and selling goods between countries Countries trade because they can't make everything they need Canada sells: lumber, oil, maple syrup Canada buys: oranges, electronics, cars
Meet the CUSMA Partners
{"left":"CANADA: Our home country, known for natural resources like forests and oil\nUNITED STATES: Our southern neighbor, huge population and economy","right":"MEXICO: Further south, warm climate perfect for growing fruits and vegetables"}
What is CUSMA?
CUSMA = Canada-United States-Mexico Agreement A 'rulebook' for trade between our three countries Makes it easier and cheaper to buy and sell goods Started July 1, 2020
Trade Detective Activity
Find 5 items in the classroom or your backpack Check labels to see where they were made Record: Item name and country of origin Bonus: Guess why that country makes that item well!
How CUSMA Helps Families
Lower prices on many products we buy More job opportunities for our parents Fresh fruits and vegetables year-round Better quality and variety of goods
Trade Brings Us Together
"When countries trade together, they become friends and partners, not competitors."
Think and Discuss
If CUSMA didn't exist, how might your life be different? What products might be more expensive? What foods might be harder to find?
What We Learned Today
CUSMA helps Canada, USA, and Mexico trade fairly Trade brings us products we can't make ourselves Agreements like CUSMA help keep prices lower International cooperation benefits everyone
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