Lesson 74 of 84 · Economics
⭐ 30 XP⚓ Market PortFair Trade
Fair trade means that workers are paid fairly for their work.
🎯 Your mission
Follow the money. Then follow the choices.
⚡ The twist
Trade isn't just stuff — it's ideas, words, and germs.
Mind = Blown
🤯 The first ATM was installed in 1967 — and used radioactive ink.
Then & Now
💱 Every receipt you've ever seen has this idea inside it.
Fair trade means that workers are paid fairly for their work. When we buy fair trade products, we help support farmers and workers in other countries. This way, everyone can earn enough money to live well and take care of their families.
Key Facts
Fair trade helps workers get paid fairly.
Buying fair trade supports farmers in other countries.
Fair trade helps families have a better life.
Check Your Understanding
Question 1
1 of 2What does fair trade mean?
Why this still matters
The next time you spend $1, ask: who else benefited besides you?
Stretch Challenge
Try this in real life this week.
Track every dollar you spend or get this week. Then figure out the pattern.
For the dinner table
“If you had $20 to start a business, what would you sell?”
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