1. Bell Ringer  How will or how has your life changed when you are old enough to drive?

2. Thinking slide  Give an example of a routine activity that would not happen if the automobile had not been invented:

3. Henry Ford Founded the Ford Motor Co. First car was the “Model T” Ford’s factories used a faster method of building cars…The Assembly Line. (5 million cars built by 1929!!!) http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=wA2P76gQU Co http://www.youtube.co m/watch?v=wA2P76gQU Co

4. A better working environment?... 1. 8 hour workdays 2. Wages up to $5/ day 3. Workers were encouraged to suggest ways to improve productivity

5. Characteristics of the Model T 1. Nicknamed “The Tin Lizzy” 2. Only came in black…why? 3. Durable, reliable and easy to fix 4. Could be driven on most surfaces 5. Cost = $290 (equivalent of $3,400 today)

6. Model T Began selling in 1908 4 cyl engine with 20Hp and a top speed of 40- 45mph 13-21mpg/gas or ethanol Headlights were introduced in 1915 By 1915, 9 out 10 cars were a Ford

7. However… He had demands!! Workers could not drink alcohol Workers could not smoke…on the job Workers could not join a union

8. Ways the automobile changed the landscape of America  1. New communities sprang up along country roads (suburbs).  2. More people began traveling to work by car  3. Trucks were more commonly used (less dependant on railroads)  4. Increase in demand for related products

9. Assignment:  The year is 1927  Create a “skit”, song, rap, or one pg. paragraph trying to sell The Model T to the American public.  Use your textbook and outline for information and be sure to mention:  1. Cost2. Durability3. Maintenance  4. Any other facts (color, driven on most surfaces, etc.)