Unit 4: Missouri Today

Big Idea Activity: How do people in our state meet their needs?
Make News!

Work with a partner to co-anchor a news program. Report on how people in Missouri meet their needs. Be sure to discuss how economic, educational and political needs are met. You might want to state your opinion about whether or not certain needs are being met sufficiently. Be sure to make it clear to your listeners that what you are saying is an opinion.

More to Explore

Missouri’s Economy

Our Economy
There are many factors involved in starting one’s own business. Developing and selling a product means taking a risk and responding correctly to an opportunity.

Missouri’s Industry
Missouri has a diverse economy. It is home to small businesses, manufacturing, mining, farming and the service industry.

Working in Missouri
Have you ever thought about what you want to do after you finish going to school? There is a career opportunity for just about any interest or hobby. Finding the right job can be difficult. It starts with deciding what it is that you best enjoy doing.

Our Government

Our Nation’s Government
America is a democratic republic. In this kind of government citizens decide how they will be represented. They also have a say in what actions will be taken by their elected officials. The responsibility of making the final decisions belongs to Congress and the President of the United States.

Our State and Local Government
Missouri’s government is modeled after the federal government of the United States. It has three branches of government and a constitution. Each county and municipality also has a local government.

Topic Finder

Need help finding a topic? Explore these ideas for research… Missouri Today

Activity Suggestion

Activity Suggestion: You know that manufacturing in Missouri changed life in many ways. You might want to talk in your broadcast about what needs are met in Missouri because of this industry. Missourians buy cars, electronics and food produced in Missouri. Missouri also makes money by exporting these goods to other states and countries. Manufacturing has had positive effects on the economy of Missouri. It can also have some negative effects. If a product cannot be produced at the rate that people want to buy it, prices go up. If you talk about how the manufacturing has changed Missouri, present both the good and the bad effects.