Have students work in groups to come up with lists of ideas they think would decrease the tax burden on families and individuals. Have each group share its list. Power is something most students take for granted, yet in this story we see how it is vital to a state's economy. Challenge your students, working in groups, to find out what large businesses and industries exist in your area, and what their power sources are. Have each group present its findings, and discuss how a lack of power to any one of these businesses could have ripple effects throughout the state.
Business is an important aspect of American life, and it is important to the military as well.
In this story, we see that even the entertainment business has a place in the armed forces. Have your students work in groups to conduct research to learn more about the kinds of businesses one might find on a military base or onboard a large ship, like an aircraft carrier. Have groups share their findings. Discuss the job opportunities these businesses present within the setting of the armed forces. Explain how he creates his figures.