Vocabulary: Trade Links

Subject: Geography | Year: 6

Name: _________________________ Class/Set: ____________ Date: ____________

Word	Definition	Example Sentence
Import	To bring goods into a country from abroad for sale.	The United Kingdom must import tropical fruits like pineapples because they do not grow in our climate.
Export	To send goods or services to another country for sale.	Many UK businesses export high-quality machinery and car parts to other countries around the world.
Trade	The activity of buying, selling, or exchanging goods and services between people or countries.	International trade allows different countries to access resources that they cannot produce themselves.
Supply	The total amount of a specific good or service that is available for people to buy.	If a storm ruins a harvest, the supply of wheat will drop, which can make bread more expensive.
Demand	The desire of customers to buy a particular product or service.	During the winter months, there is usually a much higher demand for electricity to heat our homes.
Goods	Items that are produced or grown to be sold, which you can physically touch or hold.	Large shipping containers are used to transport goods such as clothing, toys, and electronics across the ocean.
Services	Actions or work provided by people or companies, such as banking, tourism, or insurance.	When you go on holiday, you are paying for services like flights and hotel accommodation.
Raw Materials	Basic substances or natural resources used to manufacture finished products.	Iron ore and timber are essential raw materials used by factories to build cars and furniture.
Globalisation	The process by which the world becomes more connected through trade and cultural exchange.	Because of globalisation, it is very easy to buy products from different continents in our local supermarkets.
Fair Trade	A movement that ensures farmers in developing countries receive a stable and fair price for their products.	Many people choose to buy fair trade chocolate to make sure cocoa farmers can afford a good quality of life.

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⚠ TEACHER’S GUIDANCE

🎯 Pedagogical Purpose: This vocabulary list is designed for Year 6 pupils to bridge the gap between basic geographical understanding and the more complex economic concepts required at Key Stage 3. It focuses on Tier 3 (subject-specific) terminology essential for discussing global interconnectedness.

💡 Teaching Tips:

• Model: Use a "Think-Pair-Share" activity where students must identify three items in the classroom and guess whether they are an import or were produced domestically.
• Address Misconceptions: Students often confuse import and export. Use the mnemonic "IN-port" (bringing in) and "EX-it" (exporting out) to help them remember the difference.
• Oracy Focus: Encourage students to use the word globalisation when discussing why their school jumpers might be made in a different country.
• Greater Depth (GDS): Challenge advanced learners to explain the relationship between supply and demand using a recent real-world example, such as the price of video game consoles during a launch.