We don’t just focus on history. The Henry Ford also has numerous exhibits, collections and resources that
provide terrific platforms and tools for teaching and learning about science and technology. Develop your
students’ scientific inquiry skills with a visit to The Henry Ford, where they can observe, question, investigate
and reflect on the solutions to yesterday’s problems and today’s challenges.
Here they will encounter the choices that past generations faced, the decisions they made and the social
implications of those decisions. Students can reflect on the trade-offs associated with past and present
scientific, technological and industrial achievements. The sites and stories of a diverse array of inventors,
engineers and entrepreneurs offer numerous real-life examples to advance student understanding of the
role of science and technology in society.
If I Had a Hammer
FACILITATED PROGRAM
Here’s a way to put core subjects such as math and
language arts to work in a downright entertaining
way. “If I Had a Hammer” is a problem solver’s
delight, as teams of students work together to construct
an 8- by 11-foot house inside Henry Ford
Museum. Cooperation is a must as students discover
just how essential those subjects can be when
they’re applied to a real-world challenge.
Location: Henry Ford Museum
Offered: September 2009–December 2010
Program Length: 2 hours
Fee: $14.50 includes Museum admission
Online Resources: Teacher Guide |
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Heroes of the Sky
EXHIBIT
When your students enter Henry Ford Museum,
the first thing they see is a sleek, silvery airplane
hanging high above the Museum floor. That’s
our 1939 DC-3, the centerpiece of Heroes of
the Sky, an exhibit that explores the wild and
wooly early days of flight. Downloadable lesson
plans and student “pilot logs” offer a variety
of ways for this fascinating exhibit to help
you meet science, social studies and English
language arts content expectations. And, on a
practical level, the pilot log gives the students a
tangible focus as they explore the exhibit.
Visit our special Heroes of the Sky website at
thehenryford.org/exhibits/heroes/home.asp
to learn more about the exhibit and access classroom
and Museum resources.
Location: Henry Ford Museum
Program Length: Flexible
Online Resources: Instructional Unit/Lesson Plans,
Self-guided Exhibit Exploration Guide |
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NEW! Outdoor Living Lab
GUIDED ACTIVITY
Experience the real-world application of green
building design principles and goals. Step outside
and see how balancing the needs of the environment,
industry and society has made the Rouge
complex a leader in sustainable design. Hear how
the ecosystem of this industrial setting has been
transformed and managed to create healthier soil,
water and air. Inspire your students to have a positive
impact on global environmental issues through
their personal and household choices.
Location: Ford Rouge Factory Tour
Offered: Mid-April to mid-October, weather permitting
Program Length: 15 minutes
Fee: FREE with Ford Rouge Factory Tour admission |
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NEW! Test Drive Smart Tools
SELF-GUIDED ACTIVITY
Get your hands on one of the technological innovations
transforming the American auto industry.
Handle a “smart tool” that workers use on the factory
floor and simulate steering wheel installation
on a Ford F-150 pickup. Discover the connections
between advanced tooling (process), skilled workers
(people) and the end quality of the vehicle (product).
Location: Ford Rouge Factory Tour
Offered: Daily
Program Length: Variable, self-directed
Fee: FREE with Ford Rouge Factory Tour admission |
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