America's Industrial Revolution at The Henry Ford
FAIN: BH-261620-18
Henry Ford Museum (Dearborn, MI 48124-5029)
Lucie Howell (Project Director: February 2018 to July 2019)
Philip Grumm (Project Director: July 2019 to present)
Two one-week workshops for 72 school teachers on the Industrial Revolution in America at The Henry Ford.
The Henry Ford, a National Historic Landmark, seeks funding to host another year of teacher workshops on America's Industrial Revolution. Five themes will be explored: 1) The early 19th century transformation of home and craft production; 2) The mechanization of agriculture; 3) The impact of steam on transportation; 4) The increasing impact of science and invention; and 5) The assembly line method of mass production. Teachers will have discussions with six renowned scholars, visit the Ford Rouge Center's Dearborn Truck Plant, visit historic buildings in Greenfield Village, study primary documents and artifacts and create innovative lesson plans. The workshop is designed to ignite teachers' curiosity and deepen their knowledge of the human dimensions of industrial change in order to encourage student enthusiasm and professional growth.
Associated Products
Brain Writing Lesson Plan (Course or Curricular Material)Title: Brain Writing Lesson Plan
Author: Jesica Stock
Abstract: Through a Brain-Writing Activity, educators will receive feedback and development suggestions on a lesson plan idea based on a topic of their choosing, and reflective of their experiences during the NEH America’s Industrial Revolution Workshop at The Henry Ford.
Year: 2019
Audience: K - 12
Who Really Invented the McCormick Reaper? (Course or Curricular Material)Title: Who Really Invented the McCormick Reaper?
Author: Jesica Stock
Author: Deb Reid
Abstract: Through a study of primary and secondary sources, students will consider how a historical narrative is built and supported over time. Students will consider sources bias and motivations, contemporary context, and other explicit and implicit factors that historians consider when constructing a historical narrative. Students will then develop a historical narrative based on their reading of the sources.
Year: 2019
Audience: K - 12
The Henry Ford's Digital Resources (Web Resource)Title: The Henry Ford's Digital Resources
Author: Jesica Stock
Abstract: Outlines The Henry Ford's Resources that are available online.
Year: 2019
Source Evaluation (Course or Curricular Material)Title: Source Evaluation
Author: Jesica Stock
Abstract: Created to teach students to evaluate historical sources.
Year: 2019
Audience: K - 12
What’s New for 2019 America’s Industrial Revolution Workshop (Blog Post)Title: What’s New for 2019 America’s Industrial Revolution Workshop
Author: Alexandra Cavinee
Abstract: Provides the audience with information regarding the syllabus of the workshop and information on how to apply.
Date: 12/20/2018
Primary URL:
http://www.thehenryford.org/explore/blog/archive/2018/12/Blog Title: What’s New for 2019 America’s Industrial Revolution Workshop
Website: The Henry Ford Blog
Reflections of The Henry Ford, NEH, and the Industrial Revolution (Blog Post)Title: Reflections of The Henry Ford, NEH, and the Industrial Revolution
Author: Mathew Bunin
Abstract: Outlined the experience of a previous participant.
Date: 01/15/2019
Primary URL:
https://www.thehenryford.org/explore/blog/archive/2019/1/Blog Title: Reflections of The Henry Ford, NEH, and the Industrial Revolution
Expert Sets (Web Resource)Title: Expert Sets
Author: Historical Resources
Abstract: The experts at The Henry Ford have carefully created these sets. Explore a specific topic or use these as a foundation for building your own collection.
Year: 2019
Primary URL:
https://www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collections/expert-sets/Primary URL Description: Specific Expert Sets were created for the project. A detailed list can be found in Supplemental materials.
Secondary URL:
https://www.thehenryford.org/collections-and-research/digital-collections/expert-sets/1140/Applications Open for America’s Industrial Revolution Teacher Workshop (Article)Title: Applications Open for America’s Industrial Revolution Teacher Workshop
Author: Alexandra Cavinee
Abstract: Outlines application information for the project.
Year: 2018
Access Model: The Henry Ford Internal Distribution Only
Format: Other
Periodical Title: In The Know
Publisher: The Henry Ford
NEH Workshops Coming This Month (Article)Title: NEH Workshops Coming This Month
Author: Alexandra Cavinee
Abstract: Outlines the activities happening at The Henry Ford during the project.
Year: 2019
Access Model: The Henry Ford Internal Distribution Only
Format: Other
Periodical Title: In The Know
Publisher: The Henry Ford
America’s Industrial Revolution at The Henry Ford – Results (Article)Title: America’s Industrial Revolution at The Henry Ford – Results
Author: Alexandra Cavinee
Abstract: Outlines the results and outcomes of the project.
Year: 2019
Access Model: The Henry Ford Internal Distribution Only
Format: Other
Periodical Title: In The Know
Publisher: The Henry Ford
Tic-Tac-Toe Technology Project (Course or Curricular Material)Title: Tic-Tac-Toe Technology Project
Author: Lisa Bircher
Abstract: Grade 9 Physical Science Lesson Plan. Created using THF digital resources and content delivered during the project.
Year: 2019
Audience: K - 12
America's Industrial Revolution Workshop (Web Resource)Title: America's Industrial Revolution Workshop
Author: Catherine Tuczek
Abstract: Outlines information for applicants and participants including application process, meals, transportation, syllabus, guest scholars, etc.
Year: 2018
Primary URL:
https://www.thehenryford.org/education/at-the-henry-ford/professional-development/americas-industrial-revolution-workshop/Primary URL Description: Home Page for the workshop. Explorable links are located at the bottom of the home page.