Ford's Revolution (Differentiated by Ability)

Students conduct research online for information about Henry Ford and his assembly line, examine economic, technological, and social changes that resulted from Ford's innovation, and use notes and resources to write five paragraph essays...

Industrialization and mechanization of products such as cars have deeply affected the US economy. The class discusses the affects of Ford's assembly line production of automobiles. They watch a video, fill out worksheets, and investigate...

This resource briefly explains how, with the development of the Model T, the Ford Motor Company became the largest automobile manufacturer in the world during the early 20th century.

Students examine how an assembly works.  In this assembly line instructional activity, students discuss the details of an assembly line, then think of something in their home that they could put together in steps.  Finally, they list the...

One-page profile of influential innovator, Henry Ford, whose vision and ideas created low-cost forms of production that made cars affordable to the average American.

Historians love to debate each other. One such debate is over the Industrial Revolution. The argument is that the first half of the Industrial Revolution was markedly different from the second half. See what you think after you watch...

Discover the damage that was caused by the terrorist attacks on September 11th with your class. They will learn about the events of that day and the litigation process for damages incurred that day. Their research will cover the various...

This site from John Wiley & Sons examines Henry Ford and the Model T. It provides an in-depth description of how Henry Ford solved production challenges and worker shortages. Read about the other automobile companies that survived in...

Henry Ford created the Model T car, the first affordable automobile, and in 1913 introduced mass production of automobiles.

Students create an assembly line and build a simple car from LEGO bricks. They explore about the effects of Ford's use of the assembly line, auto financing, and increased wages to make his fortune early in the 20th century.