Introduction+Activities

__ Activity #1: Job Trends in Economic Downturns __
What are main job trends during economic downturns? In your research, you may choose one of these sites (National Bureau of Economic Research, International Economics Study Center, or state or federal Department of Labor) or do a general search using key words of //job trend, economic downturn,// or a combination of both.

Create an illustration, graph, or diagram showing the results of your research on job trends in economic downturns.What do you suggest to solve the problem?


 * //Send your work as an e-mail attachment to jgrams@hlv.k12.ia.us//**
 * //Subject: Job Trends//**

__ Activity #2: What the Public Wants __
People want solid news coverage, clean air, good education, and a strong workforce. Write a report about an environmental issue that interest you. Decide how it will influence business and the decisions they make. (Suggestion? Gulf Oil Spill)


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 * //Subject: What the Public Wants//**

__ Activity #3:Chocolate! __
Choose a type of chocolate bar (Hershey's, Cadbury, Tolerone). Look up the chocolate company on the Internet. Who owns the company - individual(s), corporation? In what country is the company based (U.S., England, Switzerland)? Which countries produce the most chocolate? Which countires consume the most chocolate?

Create a bar graph for each category: Which countries produce the most chocolate? Which countires consume the most chocolate?


 * //Send your work as an e-mail attachment to jgrams@hlv.k12.ia.us//**
 * //Subject: Chocolate!//**