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Title:
| Missouri: Exports and Imports |
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Description:
| These sites have statistics and graphs about Missouri's top exports. Find out which countries receive the most Missouri products. Also includes some general information about imports and Missouri's economy. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on economics. |
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Grade Level:
| 4, 5, 6 |
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Resource Links:
| Missouri Economic Research and Information Center
This site has statistics about Missouri's economy. Scroll down to read about the state's exports and view graphs. Click on "Chart of Top 10 Export Countries" to learn where Missouri's products are being consumed. Explore the entire site, which is rich in content.
Fact Monster: Missouri's Economy
This site has a brief description of Missouri's economy and products.
Missouri Farm Facts
This page shows how Missouri's crops and livestock production ranked compared to other states in 2002.
InfoPlease: Missouri Economy
Read a brief overview of the state's economy. Click on the links at the bottom to learn other facts about Missouri. NOTE: The site has ads.
What's at Stake for Missouri?
This report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture lists Missouri's top five agricultural exports.
Missouri Department of Economic Development
This page has information and links to graphs about Missouri's top exports.
Lesson Plans: Xpeditions
This lesson plan focuses on imports. Click on the "Lizzie's Morning" link at the bottom of the page to read Lizzie's story.
CIA World Factbook: Imports
This page lists countries and their import partners. Scroll down to view statistics for the United States.
Mining Industry Council
Minerals are a major Missouri export. Read about the impact of mining on Missouri's economy. NOTE: The site includes a discussion board.
Marketplace Special Feature
Scroll down to "Missouri's Exports" to listen to a short audio report about Missouri and its exports. Requires RealPlayer.
eThemes Resource: Economics: Basic Concepts
Learn about various economic concepts, including supply and demand, opportunity costs, and natural, human, and capital resources. Includes many class activities and several online quizzes and interactive games. There is a link to an eThemes Resource on taxes.
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Education Standards:
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MO Standards:
1.1, 1.2, 1.4, 1.8, 1.10, 3, 4, 7
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