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How Jobs Changed Over Time Lesson Plan

How Jobs Changed Over Time Lesson Plan

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How Jobs Changed Over Time

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A history lesson focuses on jobs found in Colorado back in the 1800's, 1900's, and today. Young economists study economic factors that contributed to jobs during all three time periods, the concept of supply and demand, and examine why some jobs disappear while new ones are created.

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careers, colorado history, colorado

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colorado history, jobs, history of the workplace

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Grade

5th - 8th

Subjects

Social Studies & History

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