Busy Day at the Factory, A
Mabel, the quality inspector, keeps a lookout to make sure that everything is running smoothly in the candy factory. The workers work on assigned jobs. The machine they use can wrap 278 toffees in a minute. The specialization of labor and the machinery lead to higher productivity. However, there are times when the production process does not work as smoothly as desired.
Economic Concepts
- Productivity
- Capital Resources
- Specialization
- Human Resources
Grade Levels
- Primary (K-3)
Related Subjects
- Entrepreneurship
Description of Online Lesson, A busy Day at the Factory
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Students read the book and discuss the economics concepts through a set of questions and answers.