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Mass Production Using an Assembly Line

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Fifth graders examine the industrial revolution. In this industrialization lesson, 5th graders explore the concept of mass production via the assembly line. They then create an assembly line which demonstrates its costs and benefits through hands-on experience. This lesson includes differentiated instruction strategies and assessment criteria.

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the assembly line, henry ford, mass production, the industrial revolution

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assembly line, industrial revolution, mass production, social studies
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Grade
5th
Subjects
Social Studies & History
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
3 days
Instructional Strategy
Project-Based Learning
Year
2006
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