Person: Henry Ford

Age Group(s): Owlins (9-11)

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PREDICTION / BRAINSTORMING FOR STUDENTS
1. What do you know about cars and how they are made?
2. Can you think of any inventions that have changed the way we live? How did they impact society?

WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN

1. Understand the life and achievements of Henry Ford
2. Explore the concept of innovation in manufacturing and business
3. Analyze the impact of Ford’s assembly line on industry and society
4. Examine the importance of problem-solving and critical thinking in business
5. Recognize the role of perseverance and adaptability in achieving success
6. Investigate the relationship between technological advancement and societal change
7. Discuss the ethical considerations in business and labor relations

KEYWORDS

Henry Ford, automotive industry, Model T, assembly line, mass production, innovation, industrialization, labor relations, analytical thinking, problem-solving, efficiency, standardization, technological advancement, economic impact, social change

A QUICK SUMMARY

Henry Ford was an American industrialist and business magnate who revolutionized the automotive industry in the early 20th century. Born in 1863 on a Michigan farm, Ford developed a passion for mechanics from a young age. His career path led him from apprentice machinist to founder of the Ford Motor Company in 1903. Ford’s most significant contribution was the introduction of the Model T in 1908 and the moving assembly line in

1913, which transformed manufacturing processes and made automobiles accessible to the masses. His innovative approaches to production and business management not only changed the way goods were manufactured but also had profound impacts on society, labor practices, and the global economy.

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