CC: Senate and House Majority Leaders Date: 9/14/2012 Re: National Economy Decline As you are all keenly aware, the United States economy continues to progress into a downward spiral. One potential factor affecting the economy is the outsourcing of jobs overseas. The number of American companies outsourcing their production, manufacturing, and/or services overseas continues to increase. Paper Company of Greenbay, WI recently outsourced 40% of its production to China. Outsourcing is even now being seen in the health care industry with the outsourcing of radiology services. Many companies site cost effectiveness as a reason for outsourcing. Companies in major cities have begun outsourcing. As a result, five major cities have seen an a significant increase in their unemployment rate: Detroit 4.0%, Atlanta 2.5%, Boulder 3.5%. Consequently, the number of individuals seeking unemployment benefits is also increasing. Please assemble a special Congressional committee comprised of representatives from all major regions of the country. Appoint a Senator to serve as committee chair. The committee is to address the economic impact of American outsourcing. A presentation of the companies’ findings and recommendations for economic recovery should be made to the House and Senate by November 18, 2009 Problem Statement, Know/Need to Know Boards, Possible Resources PBL Lesson Plan for Diverse Learners Teacher: Maria Lang Title: Congressional Committee to Address American Outsourcing Companies’ Primary Subject Area: Social Studies Outside Subject Area: Language Arts Class and Level: Social Studies (only one level at this school) Grade Level: 8th Grade Original Title: Congressional Committee to Address American Outsourcing Companies’ Primary Sunshine State Standards: SS.8.E.1.1 Examine motivating economic factors that influenced the development of the United States economy over time including scarcity, supply and demand, opportunity costs, incentives, profits, and entrepreneurial aspects.
CC: Senate and House Majority Leaders Date: 9/14/2012 Re: National Economy Decline As you are all keenly aware, the United States economy continues to progress into a downward spiral. One potential factor affecting the economy is the outsourcing of jobs overseas. The number of American companies outsourcing their production, manufacturing, and/or services overseas continues to increase. Paper Company of Greenbay, WI recently outsourced 40% of its production to China. Outsourcing is even now being seen in the health care industry with the outsourcing of radiology services. Many companies site cost effectiveness as a reason for outsourcing. Companies in major cities have begun outsourcing. As a result, five major cities have seen an a significant increase in their unemployment rate: Detroit 4.0%, Atlanta 2.5%, Boulder 3.5%. Consequently, the number of individuals seeking unemployment benefits is also increasing. Please assemble a special Congressional committee comprised of representatives from all major regions of the country. Appoint a Senator to serve as committee chair. The committee is to address the economic impact of American companies’ outsourcing. A presentation of the findings and recommendations for economic recovery should be made to the House and Senate by November 18, 2009 Problem Statement, Know/Need to Know Boards, Possible Resources PBL Lesson Plan for Diverse Learners Teacher: Maria Lang Title: Congressional Committee to Address American Companies’ Outsourcing Primary Subject Area: Social Studies Outside Subject Area: Language Arts Class and Level: Social Studies (only one level at this school) Grade Level: 8th Grade Original Title: Congressional Committee to Address American Companies’ Outsourcing Primary Sunshine State Standards: SS.8.E.1.1 Examine motivating economic factors that influenced the development of the United States economy over time including scarcity, supply and demand, opportunity costs, incentives, profits, and entrepreneurial aspects.