Explore an Inquiry Journeys social studies lesson
Experience the lesson in action, then download the full materials.
Step into the classroom with a guided, clickable demo of Global Trade and Interdependence, a lesson from Inquiry Journey’s Global Connections unit. You’ll see how the digital platform supports teachers as they guide students through source-based inquiry, hands-on activities, and vocabulary-rich discussion. Once you’ve explored the interactive demo, download the printable lesson plan and student materials to take an even closer look.
See how this lesson fits into the larger Inquiry unit
This lesson is the first in the Global Connections social studies unit where students investigate how everyday items—from bananas to backpacks—connect them to people and places around the world.
As the launch to the unit, Global Trade and Interdependence sparks curiosity and sets the stage for deeper investigation. Grounded in the Inquiry Question, “How can we act as global citizens?” the unit builds essential social studies and literacy skills while reinforcing geographic concepts, interdependence, and real-world connections.
