Why Trade?
To get you started: in small groups, brainstorm the materials you think you would need to create a laptop from scratch. Where do you think these materials come from? Share these answers with the class.
How did you go?: Repeat the activity now for Levi Jeans. Here are a list of countries, guess which part of the Jeans were made/ manufactured in each location.
TASK 2: Australia both imports and exports different materials and pre-made goods. Use this website to explore Australia's Imports and Exports, while completing the following tasks. Write down the answers in your books.
- What products had Australia's HIGHEST Import and Export Value in 2021? Write down these amounts.
- What products had Australia's LOWEST Import and Export Value in 2021? Write down these amounts.
- Which country provided Australia with the HIGHEST value of goods for Pharmaceutical products?
- Name three countries that Australia Exported Aircraft, Spacecraft and parts thereof to.
- Choose another country and repeat Questions 1 and 2 for that country.