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Poll the class and determine which students believe that climate change is primarily caused by cycles or sun spots, are the primary cause. Discuss what students can do to minimize human effects on the environment regardless of the primary causes of climate change. Are there any negative consequences to trying to minimize humans' impact on the environment?

Imagine you are a local businessperson who has to deal with the issue of outsourcing. You want to begin with the fact. How many, if any, jobs have been lost to outsourcing in your area? Are there any foreign firms in your area that are creating jobs (insourcing)? You will need to go online to find the data you need.

What indicates that you and other people in the United States have a high standard of living? What are some signs that maintaining such a high standard of living may have a negative impact on quality of life? Does everyone in the United States enjoy a high standard of living? If not, how does this impact their quality of life?

Use Yelp to find five businesses that provide services in your area. List those businesses and, for each, describe how social trends might affect them in both positive and negative ways. Be prepared to explain your descriptions to your team or the whole class, as your instructor directs.

Form into teams of four or five and discuss the technological and e-commerce revolution. How many students now shop for goods and services online? What have been their experiences? What other high-tech equipment do they use (smartphone, tablets, laptops, etc.)?