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KEY
LEARNING OBJECTIVES |
One:Inside
Cities
The
students recognize that a city is a place
where people live, work, and play. They
become aware of the importance of city planning
to the economic development of a city.
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- Define a city as a place where people
live, work, and play
- Discuss the importance of city planning
in guiding economic development
- Identify jobs within a city
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Two:Building
a City
The
students examine the role of a carpenter
and discover jobs within the construction
business.
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- Understand the importance of the construction
business to a citys economy
- Recognize the skills a carpenter needs
- Identify jobs within the construction
business
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Three:Dining
Out
The
students examine the role of a restaurant
owner and identify the people needed to
successfully operate a restaurant. They
also learn to differentiate between a consumer
and a producer.
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- Understand the decisions that have to
be made in order to start a restaurant
- Identify jobs within the restaurant
business
- Recognize the connection between producers
and consumers
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Four:Making
Headlines
The
students examine the role of a newspaper
reporter and the purpose of a newspaper
in a city. They realize that there are many
jobs in the newspaper business.
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- Understand the importance of the newspaper
as a communication tool
- Recognize the skills a reporter needs
- Identify jobs within the newspaper business
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Five:You
Can Bank on It
The
students become aware of jobs within a bank
and examine their importance in a city.
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- Learn that one purpose of a bank is
to store money
- Complete a simple bank transaction
- Identify jobs within the banking industry
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