Liz Thomas analyze the trade-related needs of small business and explore the relevant role for a local government in international trade. In the process, students learn more about King County's history of trading and about current trade-related business conditions. Case study includes an in-class written exercise which students complete in a business format. In the process, students learn about the history of labor unions and the ILWU in trade. Case study includes a short persuasive writing exercise as well as the choice of three history research and writing projects.
Lesson plan uses five themes of geography.
Two written assignments provided. Students explore the economic and political implications when world trade rules affect local jurisdictions. Case study includes a persuasive writing exercise as well as several optional research assignments. They explore potential solutions to the problem of species that travel in the ballast water of cargo ships.