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3.5 Communities at Work

Step 1. Questions

3.5 Students demonstrate basic economic reasoning skills and an understanding of the economy of the local region.

Research the economy of California. Here are some questions to help you think about your research.
  • What are some foods that people in California produce and sell?
  • What are some goods that California makes and sells?
  • What type of education does someone need to take this job?
  • What are the rewards of the job?
To begin, visit the Internet sites listed in Step 2. You may also choose to visit a library, read your local newspaper, or interview an adult. Then follow Step 3 to write your report.


Step 2. Research

Research answers for the questions you were asked in Step 1. Visit these Web sites. Take notes about them on this page, too!


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Way Cool Surgery
This site includes some great video clips of an actual doctor performing cardiac bypass surgery! Click on Medical Careers to learn about other careers in the health care field.
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Only A Teacher
Learn about the history of teaching, schoolhouse pioneers, and real-life educators at this PBS site.
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Jobs for Kids Who Like Math
Check out this site for information on jobs that involve math. Learn about the work that engineers, mechanics, computer scientists, and others do.
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Search Engines
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www.yahooligans.com
www.kidsclick.org


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