1. Business Cycle:
Superhero or Villain?

2. The Task
The expansion/recovery stage of the business cycle is the basis for the superhero.
The contraction/recession phase is the basis for the nemesis.
Task: Highlight key elements of the business cycle through a creation of a metaphorical superhero or his/her nemesis.

3. Example Nemesis (Villain) Name: General Zod Powers: same as Superman
Superhero
Name: Superman
Powers: Strength, Flight, X-Ray vision, cold breath, super speed
Weakness: Kryptonite
Nemesis: Lex Luther
Alias – Clark Kent
Job: Reporter
Family – Adoptive Parents
Love Interest: Lois Lane
Catchphrase: “Up, Up, and Away”
M.O. – Changes in a phone booth
History – born on Krypton he was sent to Earth when his planet was destroyed. Our yellow sun is the source of his power.
Nemesis (Villain)
Name: General Zod
Powers: same as Superman
Weakness: his arrogance, Kryptonite
Nemesis: Superman
Alias: Dru-Zod
Job: Kryptonian General
Family:
Catchphrase: “Kneel before Zod”
History – in charge of military forces on Krypton, banished to phantom zone by Jorel

4.
Superman
General Zod

5. Directions
1. Complete your profile. Use 5 of the 7 vocabulary words GDP, Inflation, CPI, Unemployment Rate, Recession, Contraction, and Expansion in your profile.
2. Create your superhero/nemesis – be creative! Try to think of something no one else will think of. Give them a costume, name, etc.
3. Draw out a picture of the superhero/nemesis.
4. Write the profile on the paper – similar to an anatomy chart
5. Profiles should be clever, humorous, and content-based.
6. Work in groups of 2-3.
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