The “Business as Usual” thematic curriculum supplement is meant to enhance United States history curriculum, aimed towards 9th -12th grade students. This content, including 1 book excerpt, 5 digitally-presented artifacts, 1 digital photograph, and 1 digital archival document, presents a holistic view of local business and the process of industrialization in Lancaster County. This content focuses on significant local businesses and industries and their impact on the area. Some significant aspects of this content include the tobacco industry, the development of railroad lines, unionization, and local commerce. Through the links below, you can download a PowerPoint presentation, instructor packet, student packet, readings packet, as well as a dyslexia-friendly packet in accordance with guidelines presented by the British Dyslexia Association. Dyslexia-friendly packets are in Microsoft Word format, to allow editing to meet any accessibility needs. Instructor Packet [Business as Usual] Student Packet [Business as Usual] Readings Packet [Business as Usual] PDF PowerPoint [Business as Usual] Dyslexia-Friendly Packet [Business as Usual]