The Economics of Transportation
Shows how changes in technology changed the way people move goods.
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Lessons & Activities
46-60 min
Supermarket Labor Changes
OVERVIEW
After reading a story about a supermarket, students examine the change in super market jobs due to advances in technology. Students then learn to define and enhance one's human capital, as well as identify changes in technology and the impact of those changes on a good or service.
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VIDEO Q&A
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LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
46-60 MIN
Supermarket Lesson
Highlight how changes in technology affect the workforce.
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Jobs in My Town
Learn about jobs within your community.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
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Ten Mile Day
Learn about competition, division of labor, and incentives.
LESSONS & ACTIVITIES
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Sky Boys: How They Built the Empire State Building
Learn about human resources, productivity, human capital, and physical capital.
VIDEO Q&A
0-15 MIN
Productivity
Explain what productivity is and how it can increase.
