"My team and I once created an activity that reviewed Creek and Cherokee life and allowed students to discover the concept of barter and trade. Students were split into different “tribes” and asked to build a model of their tribe’s community. However, each group was given a single “natural resource” to build their community (popsicle sticks, tape, etc.). Without a teacher-directed lesson on bartering, students realized they couldn’t complete the task with just one material and began bartering and trading for the materials they needed. I loved watching them learn and apply this concept in a fun and relevant way!"
