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Henry Ford and the Model T: A Case Study in Productivity (Part 1) 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

Transportation: They Say We Had a Revolution (Part 2) Advancements in transportation have played a key role in the growth of our nation. U.S.government policies have also had a considerable impact on the ... Grade: 6-8 9-12    Published: 06/03/2009

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Why Work Now? Why do people work so hard? Why aren't you just assigned a job that you are interested in and get paid as much as the next guy? This lesson will sh... Grade: 3-5 6-8    Published: 03/17/2003

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