Engaging in the Barter Game: A Hands-On Resource Exchange Experience
The Barter Game is an interactive activity designed for students to explore the concept of direct trade. In this exercise, students will be divided into five groups, each representing a different country with specific resources they possess and need. The objective is to successfully barter with other groups to acquire necessary resources using only trade cards—no money or credit allowed. Following the game, participants will reflect on their experiences, discussing successes and challenges, and gain insight into the complexities of bartering as an economic system.
Engaging in the Barter Game: A Hands-On Resource Exchange Experience
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The Barter Game Barter: Direct trade in which one set of goods is exchanged for another.
Directions • Students will be divided into 5 groups that represent countries. • Each group will be given a card that identifies a resource that it is rich in and a card that identifies a resource that it is need of. • YOUR GOAL IS TO BARTER WITH OTHER GROUPS TO OBTAIN THE RESOURCES THAT YOU NEED. • You can only trade a resource rich card for a resource need card. You cannot accept offers of money or credit.
Conclusion • How many groups were successful in getting what they needed? • If you were unsuccessful what problems did you face? • Why can bartering be a difficult and complicated process?
