Descriptions of the unique historical nature of local service industries e.g., lighthouse keepers. Reports and photos of the transportation industry and local transportation infrastructure such as rail yards, major truck depots, airports, etc. Local newspapers, TV and radio stations. Any of the above suggestions that are appropriate to your students abilities. Descriptions and photos of local service occupations, e.g., police officers, firemen, carpenters, nurses, doctors, heavy equipment operators.
Student reports on any unique local service industry jobs.
Drawings of special vehicles, store fronts, equipment and other local service sites e.g., hospitals, fire stations, etc. Go to Community Profiles for this data. Detailed breakdown of people with occupations in the services sector for every community in Canada and every neighbourhood for 43 large urban centres from the 1996 Census of Population.