6th Grade Social Studies
Latin America Economics Unit Information
Milestones Domain/Weight: Economics 25%
Content Map: Latin America Content Map (includes all domains)
Latin America Milestones Study/Resource Guide
Economics of Latin America Teacher Notes
Prerequisites: General Economic Standards that apply to Latin America
Unit Length: Approximately 5 days
Latin America Study Guide [all concepts] | Latin America Study Guide KEY
Click on the links below for resources by Essential Question:
EQ 11: How are the economic systems of Cuba and Brazil alike and different?
EQ 12: How do economic factors influence Latin America?
EQ 13: How does NAFTA play a role in trade?
TCSS 6th SS Latin America Economics Unit
Essential Question and
Standard(s)
11. How are the economic
systems of Cuba and Brazil alike
and different?
Standard:
SS6E1c. Compare and contrast
the basic types of economic
systems found in Canada, Cuba,
and Brazil.
Possible Standards for Review:
SS6E1a. Compare how
traditional, command, and
market economies answer the
economic questions of (1) what
to produce (2) how to produce
(3) for whom to produce
Vocabulary
Essential*
Cuba
Brazil
Command economy
Traditional economy
Market economy
Mixed economy
Continuum
Pure market
Pure command
Currency
International trade
Resources [Back to Top]
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Graphic Organizer – Economic Systems, Brazil and
Cuba [aligns with PowerPoint]
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Economic Systems of Brazil and Cuba PowerPoint
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Brazil and Cuba Economic System Analysis
Assessment
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SS6E1c. Sample
Assessment Items
Exemplar for
Constructed
Response #1
Exemplar for
Constructed
Response #2
Exemplar for
Constructed
Response #3
Exemplar for
Constructed
Response #4
Supplemental**
*Essential Vocabulary listed in
the Standards
**Supplemental Vocabulary
SS6E1b. Explain how most
listed in the state frameworks
countries have a mixed economy and/or other state document
located on a continuum between
pure market and pure command.
SS6E2d. Explain why
international trade requires a
system for exchanging
currencies between nations.
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TCSS 6th SS Latin America Economics Unit
Essential Question and
Standard(s)
12. How do economic factors
influence Latin America?
a. specialization
b. trade barriers
c. physical/human capital, natural
resources, entrepreneurship and
GDP
d. literacy rate
Standard:
SS6E2a. Explain how specialization
encourages trade between countries.
SS6E2b. Compare and contrast
different types of trade barriers, such
as tariffs, quotas, and embargos.
SS6E3a. Explain the relationship
between investment in human capital
(education and training) and gross
domestic product (GDP).
SS6E3b. Explain the relationship
between investment in capital
(factories, machinery, and technology)
and gross domestic product (GDP).
SS6E3c. Explain the role of natural
resources in a country’s economy.
SS6E3d. Describe the role of
entrepreneurship.
Vocabulary
Resources [Back to Top]
Essential*
Pure market
Quotas
Pure command
Embargos
Mixed economy
Exchange rates
Continuum
Currency
Standard of Living
Trade barriers
Literacy Rate
Tariffs
Specialization
Entrepreneurship
Investment
International trade
Natural Resource (oil)
Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
Human capital
(education/training)
Capital (factories, machinery,
and technology)
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Latin America Economic Factors Activity
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Additional Resources
o Observatory of Economic
Complexity: Cuba
o Observatory of Economic
Complexity: Brazil
Assessment
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Latin America
Economic Factors
Sample Assessment
Items
Supplemental**
*Essential Vocabulary listed in
the Standards
**Supplemental Vocabulary
listed in the state frameworks
and/or other state document
SS6G4c. Explain how the literacy rate
affects the standard of living
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TCSS 6th SS Latin America Economics Unit
Essential Question and
Standard(s)
13. How does NAFTA play a role
in trade?
Vocabulary
Essential*
North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA)
Resources [Back to Top]
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NAFTA Reading Information Sheet
NAFTA Pros and Cons Graphic Organizer
NAFTA The Road Ahead
NAFTA RAFT
Assessment
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SS7E2c. Sample
Assessment Items
Standard:
Supplemental**
SS6E2c. Explain the functions of
the North American Free Trade
Agreement (NAFTA).
*Essential Vocabulary listed in
the Standards
**Supplemental Vocabulary
listed in the state frameworks
and/or other state document
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