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Since Henry Ford revolutionized mass production by making cars on the moving assembly line, Michigan has been synonymous with the automobile. The affordable Model T put America and the world on wheels and gave people the freedom of movement that before eluded them. The "Tin Lizzie" allowed people to live, work and vacation where they wanted.

During the 20th century, the automobile created new industries where none existed before, and it helped shape Michigan's history, culture and economy. Today, one in every six Michiganians works for an automaker or has a job in a company that is related to the automobile industry.

EDCO Publishing collaborated with the Ford Motor Company to develop the "Michigan On The Move" unit. It is designed to help your students learn about and gain an appreciation for Michigan's rich automotive history, and learn about the many innovations taking place at the historic Ford Rouge Center.

Thematic CONNECT-IT™ learning activities created by teachers for teachers with the MEAP in mind, integrate social studies, math, science and language arts. These activities will help students learn about famous and influential people; about popular cars and trucks; about economics and core democratic values; about concepts like assembly lines and mass production, lean and flexible manufacturing; and also about new environmental innovations such as porous pavement and living roofs.

THE MICHIGAN ON THE MOVE includes: 30 Student Pages 2 - 24" x 36" Classroom Teaching Posters Michigan On The Move Poster THE FORD ROUGE CENTER Poster TEACHING TIPS PAGES, BIBLIOGRAPHY & ANSWER KEYS 50 CONNECT-IT™ STUDENT ACTIVITIES that are aligned with the Michigan Curriculum Framework are aligned with the Grade Level Expectations are written with the MEAP in mind and reinforce skills and strategies students need to be more successful on the MEAP tests reinforce the research on brain compatible learning and best practices