1. Ford Model-T & The Assembly line
Henry Ford
Ford Model-T
&
The Assembly line

2. Ford Model-T In 1908, Henry Ford built a car called the Ford Model-T.
It was slow, ugly and difficult to drive.
It was nicknamed “Tin Lizzie”.

3. The Ford Model-T The first (1st) Ford model-T car cost $1200.
In 1928, the price of the car went down to $295.
By 1929 Ford built more than one car per minute.

4. Mass Production Advantages Disadvantages Sell the cars at a low price
Standardize the car:
1 colour and 1 engine size available
Disadvantages
Need fewer skilled workers
Cut the cost of salary

5. In 1913, Ford invented the Assembly Line to speed up production.
Mass Production
In 1913, Ford invented the Assembly Line to speed up production.

6. How would this have helped to cut production costs?
Key Quote – Henry Ford
«A customer can have any colour he likes for his car as long as it's black.»
How would this have helped to cut production costs?

7. Assembly Lines
A car frame is put on a conveyer belt and each person puts one piece
on every car that comes down the line.

8. The Cycle of Prosperity!
Car Industry
Mass productions & Standardization lead to increased car sales.
More jobs are created in other industries.
More Standardized parts are needed
The Cycle of Prosperity!
More people with jobs means that they can afford to buy a car!
Jobs in Diners, Motels & Gas Stations.
Steel
Glass
More oil is used
Rubber
More roads are built
Leather

9. Ford’s Assembly Line gave people more jobs and money.
My Dad has a new job! =

10. Aerial view of the Rouge Plant in 1930
In 1929, there were men working in this factory.

11. We have many different kinds of assembly line today.

12. Henry Ford July 30, 1863 – April 7, 1947
Henry Ford was a great inventor and made a huge effect on our world.
Henry Ford’s assembly line made cars cheaper.
His idea was used in other factories.
He created jobs for society.

13. Let’s Roll Away! Instructions
Answer the questions on page 3 of your Student Booklet.
Pair up to discuss and to compare your answers.
You will be evaluated for Competency 1 here so let’s speak English 
Teacher: press PAUSE!!

14. ROLL AWAY ! In 1908 $ 1 200 Question 1 :
When did Henry Ford make his first Model-T?
Question 2:
How much did it cost?
In 1908
$ 1 200

15. ROLL AWAY ! Question 3 : How many Model-T cars were built?
When did Henry Ford start the assembly line?
One car per minute
In 1913

16. ROLL AWAY !
Question 5 :
Why did Henry Ford start the assembly line?
Ford invented the Assembly Line to speed up production.

17. ROLL AWAY ! Question 6 : How does an assembly line work?
A car frame is put on a conveyer belt and as the car moves, each person adds a part.

18. ALMOST THERE ! Question 7 :
What are some things Henry Ford did that helped society?
He helped lower the
car prices and he
created jobs.

19. HERE WE ARE !
Question 8 :
How can we use Henry Ford's idea in our lives?
If we work together, we can get
the job done more quickly.