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This Diversity: Minority Entrepreneurship and the Economy activity also includes:
Using data from the Census Bureau, learners discover the growth in minority-owned businesses over time. After crunching numbers, analytical questions probe the reasons behind the shift.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use the worksheet and the data activity to analyze changes in the number of minority-owned businesses
- Extend learning by asking students to talk with business owners they know about challenges they've faced
Classroom Considerations
- Part of a series of lessons revolving around the 2020 Census created by the Department of Commerce
Pros
- Lesson provides opportunities for disciplinary instruction and real-world application
- Activities include answer keys to make implementation in the classroom easy
Cons
- None