Wanted 5 or 10 minute Educational lesson on impact of Model T or assembly line

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Bottom Line Up Front:

Our local South Carolina Model T chapter is going to show their T’s to a local college that has an automobile history class (or similar title). Feb 2 or sometime close to that is the date.

Do any of you know of a 5 or 10 minute presentation with PowerPoint slides or pictures that I might be able to download or borrow?

Additional details :

I thought our Model T Ford Club of America had an educational package we might borrow, but apparently, I remembered that wrong. I looked on the Model T Ford Club International website but I did not see anything listed there. I may have just missed it? I could swear one of the major clubs mentioned a similar educational package for clubs to borrow. Or maybe it was the Model A Club?
I have looked at the ones below. They are good but one of them 2 hours long etc.

Henry Ford Museum has some good information – but several hours long.
https://ophelia.sdsu.edu:8443/henryford ... igiKit.pdf

Ford corporate website
https://corporate.ford.com//articles/hi ... mbly-line/

3/11/2021
Highland Park
https://corporate.ford.com/articles/his ... land-park/

9/16/2020
The Model T
The Model T is Ford’s universal car that put the world on wheels.
https://corporate.ford.com/articles/his ... e-model-t/

I even went to one link that looked promising but my antivirus said “You don’t want to go there…”
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The Google AI had a good outline that I may use and add some photos and maybe make a correction or two. It is shown below:

AI Overview

The Model T assembly line revolutionized manufacturing by slashing production time (from 12+ hours to 93 mins), making cars affordable for the masses (price dropped from $850 to ~$260). Its impact included creating the middle class, boosting related industries (steel, oil), fueling suburban growth, increasing GDP, and transforming America into a car-centric nation, all thanks to mass production, division of labor, and interchangeable parts.
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Presentation Outline: The Impact of the Model T Assembly Line
Slide 1: Title Slide
• Title: The Car That Changed the World: The Model T & The Assembly Line Revolution
• Subtitle: How Ford's Innovation Created Modern Manufacturing & America
• Image: Classic Model T or a shot of the Highland Park assembly line

Slide 2: The Problem: Cars Were Luxury Items
• Before the Model T, cars were handcrafted, expensive, and for the wealthy.
• Henry Ford's goal: A durable, simple, affordable car for everyone.

Slide 3: The Innovation: The Moving Assembly Line (1913)
• Concept: Inspired by meatpacking plants, moving the car to stationary workers.
• Key Elements:
o Division of Labor: Workers did one small task repeatedly.
o Interchangeable Parts: Standardized parts made assembly quick.
o Conveyor System: Reduced worker movement, sped up process.

Slide 4: Dramatic Efficiency Gains
• Assembly Time: Reduced from over 12 hours to 93 minutes.
• Productivity: Increased exponentially, enabling mass production.

Slide 5: Economic Impact: Affordability & Growth
• Price Drop: From $850 (1908) to $260 (1924).
• Mass Market: Cars became accessible to average families, fostering the middle class.
• Economic Boom: Contributed to the booming 1920s economy, increased GDP.

Slide 6: Societal Transformation
• Mobility: The "universal car" put America on wheels.
• Suburbs & Highways: Cars enabled suburban growth and the need for better roads.
• New Industries: Birth of gas stations, auto repair, steel, petroleum, fast food.

Slide 7: Labor & Working Conditions
• $5 Day Wage (1914): High wages attracted workers, giving them money to buy cars.
• Standardized Work: Repetitive tasks, but shorter hours and better pay.

Slide 8: The Model T's Legacy
• The "Tin Lizzie": Nicknamed for its durability and simplicity.
• Global Reach: Ford plants spread globally, making cars international.
• Foundation of Modern Industry: Set the standard for mass production worldwide.

Slide 9: Conclusion: A Revolution in a Box
• The Model T assembly line wasn't just about cars; it was a blueprint for modern life, changing how we work, live, and travel.
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Key Takeaways for Your Presentation
• Focus on the "Why": Explain why the assembly line worked (efficiency, cost, standardization).
• Use Visuals: Pictures of the assembly line, Model T, and graphs showing price drops are powerful.
• Connect the Dots: Link the assembly line to broader societal changes (suburbs, middle class).
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And if it turns out good – we can give it to our MTFCA so they can loan it out it someone needs it in the future.

Thank you for any leads or help you may have.

Respectfully submitted,

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