1. Home Depot By: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yH2PvffSsL4&feature=related

2. AKS and Essential Questions  SS8E3 The student will evaluate the influence of Georgia’s economic growth and development.  b. Explain how entrepreneurs take risks to develop new goods and services to start a business.  c. Evaluate the importance of entrepreneurs in Georgia who developed such enterprises as Coca- Cola, Delta Airlines, Georgia-Pacific, and Home Depot. 1.What are the risks that entrepreneurs take to develop new goods and services to start a business? 2.What is the importance of entrepreneurs and how do they affect Georgia’s economy? 3.Which grassroots companies have signified the importance of entrepreneurship in Georgia?

3. Word Splash-Key Words to Remember Word

4. Type your key word summary here..

5. History of the Company

6. Biography Cards Read the Biography Cards and answer if the statements agree or disagree with the information. Bernie MarcusArthur Blank

7. How is Home Depot important to Georgia?

8. Questions for Consideration  What is the importance of entrepreneurs and how do they affect Georgia’s economy?  Which grassroots companies have signified the importance of entrepreneurship in Georgia?

9. Important facts to Remember?

10. Home Depot Today

11. Giving Back to the Community Take a tour through the Georgia Aquarium http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KjAbHbQVU2w&feature=related

12. Multiple Choice 1. Home Depot has evolved into the world’s largest __? A. Franchise B. Home Improvement Center C. Do It Yourself Company D. Warehouse 2. In 1978, Home Depot was founded in and originated in ____? A. Gainesville B. Buford C. Hapeville D. Atlanta 3. Home Depot prides itself on __ ? A. Wide variety and selection B. Exemplary Customer Service C. Low Prices D. All the above Fill in the Blank 4. Home Depot specializes in the ___________________. 5. T F Home Depot provides home improvement seminars to customers free of charge? 6. The original owners and entrepreneurs that stared Home Depot were _____________________ and __________________. 7. T F Home Depot is the second largest retail store in the United States?