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Lesson 1 (from Prologue to Part 1: 2008)
Objective
The objective of this lesson is to discuss the plant closure, and what it reveals about the importance of economic diversification. A consult was hired in 1971 to study how the city could protect its economic future. The study recommended that the city diversify.
Lesson
Class Discussion: When was a consultant commissioned to study how the city could protect its economic future? What was the main recommendation of the study? Why did the study recommend that Janesville not rely so heavily on one company/employer? How many people were employed by the plant in 1971? Why did Tim Cullen think the city was being shortsighted by not taking the study seriously? In 2008, why does he think the plant closing will cause a dreadful recession? What does the plant closure reveal about the importance of economic diversification?
Activity: Divide the students into small groups. Have each group discuss what...
Aligned to the following Common Core Standards:
- ELA-Writing W.9-10.3(d), 9-10.7, 11-12.3(d), 11-12.7
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