More than a century ago, Henry Ford revolutionized the world with the Model T. Quite literally, it changed the way
we live. But what was life like before the automobile and how did life change after Roadside America “adopted” the
automobile? Our vast transportation collections and exhibits includes trains, carriages, cars and related artifacts.
Engaging resources will help your students see how the everyday choices we have made since the Industrial Revolution
affected the movement of goods and people, the economy, the environment and our lifestyles. Explore the positive
and negative impacts of transportation systems and gain new insight into the social impact of these transportation
innovations. Explore the many ways this topic can enhance your students’ learning.
Henry’s Assembly Line
GUIDED ACTIVITY
What better way to learn about an assembly line than
to work on one? In this hands-on 20-minute program,
your students will work together to assemble a miniature
wooden Model T using the station and moving assembly
line methods.
Location: Henry Ford Museum
Offered: Daily, year-round
Program Length: 20 minutes (Check the daily schedule at Henry Ford Museum)
Fees: FREE with Museum admission |
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Build a Model T
GUIDED ACTIVITY
Grab a wrench and join in the fun as we celebrate Henry
Ford’s Model T! Students will gain new perspective about
Henry Ford and the car that changed the world as they
assist in the assembly of an authentic Model T. Spend as
much or as little time as you want in this one-of-a-kind
activity led by experienced presenters.
Location: Henry Ford Museum
Offered: Daily, year-round
Program Length: Flexible
Fees: FREE with Museum admission |
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NEW! Reading Inspiration
LITERACY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
Equip your students with two of the necessities for success: a love for reading and inspiration to be
someone great! Our new literacy and history enhancement program, Reading Inspiration, brings the
story of Henry Ford’s quest to build a car for the masses to life using fiction, nonfiction, digital images
and engaging hands-on activities. The program reinforces grade-specific vocabulary, spelling, reading
and comprehension, writing and design thinking skills. It also includes interdisciplinary curriculum
connections tips, supplemental high-frequency and age-appropriate words and extension activities.
Inspired by the national model Read and Connect.
Program Themes
- Henry Ford, The Innovator
- Model T, The Innovative Product
- Assembly Line, The Innovative Process
The Henry Ford’s staff will travel to your site* to bring engaging components of this unique
learning experience to YOU! Ideal for developing and struggling readers.
* Distance restrictions and travel fee apply in addition to participation fee.
Grades: 2-3 and 4-5
Contact the Call Center after October 15, 2009, for details.
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NEW! Henry’s Alphabet Cars
LITERACY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM
Learn about Henry Ford’s “alphabet cars” that led to his great innovation, the Model T. Employing
immersive vocabulary recognition activities through storytime and hands-on activities, younger children
will enhance their literacy skills and make relevant connections between the past and present.
Location: Henry Ford Museum
Grades: K–1
Offered certain times and by scheduled appointment only. Contact the Call Center after October 15, 2009, for details.
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