• Each of these case studies features a real person who works in international trade every day, and each is based on a different career pathway and subject area.
   
  
• Each case study is based on academic standards. The case studies show clearly how students will learn basic skills by using them.
   
  
• Each case study is designed to be taught in one class session, to supplement but not take over your regular curriculum.
   
  
• Each case study includes a written assignment for students. Many include suggested group projects.
   
  
• Each case study is interactive and fun! They’re a great way to get students interested in the work world while they learn.
  

How would you teach one?
 
Here’s how you can use our case studies:
 

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Download the case study (student version) and teaching notes and you’ll have everything you need. Not an expert in what a pulp mill logistics manager does? Don’t worry. All our case studies come with comprehensive teaching notes that give you background information, provide clear information about the skills students will practice, offer sample discussion questions, and suggest written and group assignments for your students plus ideas on how to grade their work.
 
Download student version of “Theresa Cummins” case study (in acrobat format).
 
Download teaching notes for “Theresa Cummins” case study (in acrobat format).
 
Check out past case studies.
 
Want more information about bringing careers in trade and transportation into your classroom? E-mail Tina Montgomery at APL or call her at 510-272-7005.