Students may want to compare the indicator for our region with other nearby counties, the state, and the nation in their analysis. The web site should not be mentioned to students until after their assignments are turned in. Explain to the students that they are expected to turn in a printed version of their graph, as well as a brief written analysis. They are also expected to make a brief oral presentation of their findings to their class. They should plan to make an over head transparency of their diagram to assist their presentation.
Students are prepared to begin looking at an indicator of the wealth of their region.
They have been asked to graph their data, analyze the data, and prepare a brief written and oral report of their findings. The next part of the activity will give the students the opportunity to present their findings. The combined results of the class presentations will give the students an idea of the strengths and weaknesses of the Humboldt County region.