LP+Military+Installations


 * Standard 4. ** Students will understand the diverse ways people make a living in Utah.
 * Objective 3.** Examine aspects that have broadened Utah’s economy.
 * Indicator c**. Explain the impact of military installations.


 * Lesson: Military Installations **


 * Vocabulary:**
 * Economic ripple effect


 * Essential Questions:**
 * What is the “economic ripple” or the “economic multiplier” effect?
 * What value do military installations add to the economy of Utah?
 * How/why would the closing of Hill Air Force Base be devastating to the economy of Utah?


 * Instructional Activities:**
 * Give an overview of the history and impact of the defense industry in Utah.
 * This website gives an overview of Hill Air Force Base and Dugway Proving Ground:[]
 * These two websites give background information about the defense industry of Utah and the military installations of Utah:[][| http://historytogo.utah.gov/utah_chapters/from_war_to_war/militaryinstallations.html]
 * Assign students to keep track of the places that they and their families shop, visit, etc. for one week. And, have them think about the numbers of employees that work at those places. Have them share with the class and make a list on the board/poster. Then, have the class think about one parent/guardian in their class losing their job. List the consequences on the board. Now, have them imagine that a MAJOR employer (Like Hill Air Force Base that employs many of their parents/guardians closes down. List the consequences on the board. Point out to the class that other people who were not initially impacted will lose their jobs because of the economic interconnections. Brainstorm as a class and list all of the other jobs/businesses that would be in peril if one major employer were to close.
 * You may want to discuss the economic impact when Geneva Steel closed in Orem, Utah.
 * Here is the teaching idea behind an “economic ripple” or an “economic multiplier” effect: If one person loses their job, the economic effect might be quite small. However, if a large number of people lose their jobs, the effect on the economy will be significant because other businesses/places will have to close.
 * Talk about how many jobs the military brings to Utah today and discuss where current military institutions are located.


 * Assessment:**
 * Test Question: How does the military affect the economy of Utah?


 * Materials / Resources for Teachers:**
 * The Utah Journey textbook pages 155-156, 255, 259, 283, 287
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 * [| http://historytogo.utah.gov/utah_chapters/from_war_to_war/militaryinstallations.html]


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