Henry Ford and the Model T: A Case Study in Productivity (Part 2)
When Henry Ford announced he was going to produce an automobile that would be affordable to the masses, he probably did not realize what a great impac...
Grade: 6-8 9-12    Published: 01/05/2007

Martin Luther King Jr. Day
January 19, 1998 is Martin Luther King Day. Students can explore the history behind this day and this charismatic man by following the links below. By...
Grade: 6-8 9-12    Published: 01/18/1998

Focus on Economic Data: U.S. Employment and the Unemployment Rate, October 3, 2008
The lesson summarizes the content of the October 3, 2008, U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, announcement of the unemployment rate ...
Grade: 9-12    Published: 12/02/2008

Why does Brett Favre make $8.5 million per year?
What determines a person's salary? Why do professional athletes make so much money? People who work as firefighters, police officers or teachers are ...
Grade: 9-12    Published: 06/06/2006