Teaching Materials Activity 1 – Which Georgia Business Am I? 1 Clue #1 – I was created in 1955 by John Rogers Sr. and Tom Forkner. Clue #2 – My name came from the most popular menu item on my original 16 item menu. Clue #3 – I am known for serving breakfast 24 hours a day. I am… Waffle House 2 Clue #1 - My main product was sold at the Atlanta Stadium (later Atlanta-Fulton County Stadium) when it was opened in 1966. Clue #2 - I was created in the 1940s as the Dwarf Grill. Clue #3 – My trademark in the advertising world is “Eat Mor Chikin.” I am… Chick-fil-A 3 Clue #1 – I have expanded and operate more than 600 facilities in the US, Canada, and 11 other countries. Clue #2 – I started out as a modest lumber mill. Clue #3 – I make building materials (plywood, lumber, wood paneling), chemicals, formaldehyde, wood adhesives, industrial resins), paper, and pulp (diapers and containerboard). I am… Georgia-Pacific 4 Clue #1 – I have been in existence since the 1880s and have changed my name 5 different times. Clue #2 – I am a “power”ful company. Clue #3 – I supply Georgia residents with electric power. I am… Georgia Power Company/ Southern Company 5 Clue #1 – I was created in 1955 by brothers John, Paul, and William Amos. Clue #2 – Policyholders are my customers. Clue #3 – In 2000, my company initiated a successful advertising campaign that featured a duck. I am… AFLAC American Family Life Assurance Company 6 Clue #1 – I am the 9th largest one of my kind in the US. Clue #2 – I have been described as a “trust” company for well-to-do clients and also the “coca cola” bank. Clue #3 – I also serve as a lender and an investor to businesses. I am… SunTrust Banks
What else would you like to learn about Georgia’s industries? Teaching Materials Handout 7 – Georgia Industry Reflection Name:______________________________ Teaching Materials Handout 7 – Optional Rubric Area Needs Improvement Good Exemplary Research Unfamiliar with assigned industry and Georgia’s tax credits; graphic organizer is not complete; no attempt was made to get help with difficult material. Somewhat familiar with assigned industry and Georgia’s tax credits; graphic organizer provides basic information about the industry. Thoroughly familiar with assigned industry and Georgia’s tax credits; graphic organizer is detailed and provides comprehensive overview of industry. Student: Teacher: Student: Teacher: Student: Teacher: Presentation The introduction, overview, supporting details, and benefits of the Georgia industry were often confusing, incomplete, or poorly presented. Closing statement did not support the impact that the industry has had on Georgia’s economy. The introduction, overview, supporting details, and benefits of the Georgia industry were generally clear and complete, with only a few problems. Closing statement effectively provided the impact that the industry has had on Georgia’s economy. The introduction, overview, supporting details, and benefits of the Georgia industry were clear, complete, and Closing statement strongly provided the impact that the industry has had on Georgia’s economy. Student: Teacher: Student: Teacher: Student: Teacher: Speaking & Reasoning Extremely reluctant to participate even when called upon; comments illogical and meaningless; difficultly answering questions; may mumble or express incomplete ideas; little or no account taken of previous comments or important information about the Georgia industry. Responds to questions voluntarily and most were answered clearly; comments show knowledge about the Georgia industry; comments are logical but not connected to other speakers; ideas interesting enough that others respond to them. Understands question before answering; cites evidence from text; expresses thoughts in complete sentences; answers to questions indicated depth of understanding of industry; makes connections between ideas; resolves apparent contradictory ideas; considers others' viewpoints, not only his/her own; avoids bad logic.