RESOURCES
THE DEMOCRATIZATION OF THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Construction, Culture, and Preservation
RESOURCES
THE DEMOCRATIZATION OF THE AUTOMOBILE INDUSTRY
Construction, Culture, and Preservation
Exhibits
📄 Lesson Plans
Elementary Lesson Plans
Economics
Automobile Impacts of the Environment by Heather Magombo
The Debate on Diesel by Taylor Buckner
The Evolution of Transportation and Automobiles by Olivia Roberts
How Does a Person Decide What Car to Buy_ by Nina Reynolds
Impact of the Delco-Remi Plant in Anderson by Kannin Boulware
Pros and Cons of America's Reliance on Cars for Transportation by Jillian Huxford
Gender
The Impact of the Automobile on the Women's Suffrage Movement
Men and Women vs the Types of Cars They Drive by Kate Gradeless
Sexism in the Field of Automobiles by Nina Reynolds
Geography
How Do Cars/Transportation Affect Communities in My Area_ by Kendal Ferguson
Lincoln Highway Road Trip Project by Stacie Christensen
Pros and Cons of Transportation by Anna Richardson
History
History, continued
Community Traditions by Kiersten
Developments of Transportation Over Time by Kayla AliffFrom Bikes to Buggies to Carts to Cars by Lexi Lawless
Electric Car Controversary by Abby Adams
The Evolution of the Automobile
The Evolution of the Automobile
Gasoline Use in Cars by Lexie Lawless
How Cars Have Changed Our Town by Alex Robbins
How has the Indianapolis 500 Evolved and Changed Since its Original Creation_ by Josie Povinelli
How Have Automobiles Changed Over Time by Shelbi Throckmorton
How Have Cars Changed Over Time by Maleah Ludlow
Improving the Car_Bus by Erica Ball
Indiana Industrial History by Jillian Huxford
The Indianapolis 500 by Marlee Correll
Race
Middle School Lesson Plans
High School Lesson Plans
Class
Beauty or Beast Critical Research and Creative Writing by Katherine Cottle
Comparison of Auto Insurance and Coverage by Quanta Wyatt
Differentiation of Classes as Identified by Housing Details by Andrew Udell
Highways, Progress and Division in the Bronx by Melissa Cohen
Economics
🎙️ Podcasts
Class
Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum by Adam Jenkins
Evaluating the Benefits and Challenges of Events on the Local Community by Derek Parsons
Hood Ornaments by Teresa Walters
Life, Death, Small Town America by Ashley Kirby
Pros and Cons of Events in Local Communities by Derek Parsons
Economics
Comparison of Auto Insurance and Coverage by Wyatt Quata
Driving Age in the United States by Stefanie Scher
Electric vs Gas Cars by Madyson Harrington
Gas vs Electric Cars by Emily Brinson
Intellectual Property and the Free Market by Adam Jenkins
Ordering Vehicles Post-pandemic by Zukowski
Pros and Cons of America's Reliance on Cars for Transportation by Jillian Huxford
Tax Breaks for Corporations in Indiana by Douglas Baker
Gender
Are Women Bad Drivers? by Harding
Those Dang Women Drivers by Melissa Boggs
Women in NASCAR by Josie Povinelli
Women in the Automobile Industry by Katie Brownell
Geography
The Environmental Impact on the Automobile Industry by Lilly Martin
The Lincoln Highway by Kimberly Culwell
The National Road by Greg Keohan
The Oklahoma/Indiana Connection
History
Automobile Podcast by Kayla Aliff
Cruising Songs by Anthony Spano
The Demise of the Ford Edsel by Jeff Loja
Freedom of Mobility by Keith Jones
JEEP - The Most Iconic American Vehicle by Andrew Udell
Music and Cars by Rachel Terry
Preservation vs. Public Consumption by Don Little
Protection at the Pits by Amanda Ammer
Race
The Effect of the Interstate Highway System on the City of Atlanta by Donell Osborne
🎥 Virtual Field Trips
Arts
American Music and the American Automobile by Rachel Terry
Beauty or Beast by Katherine Cottle
Economics
Controversy in Motorsports Advertising by Thomas Bugg
Intellectual Property and the Automotive Industry
Is Entrepreneurship Always a Good Thing? by Jenny VanDuinen
Supply Issues by Richard Zukowski
Gender
How Automobiles Changed the Lives of Women by Melissa Boggs
Why are Meen Seen to Know More About Cars Than Women? by Olivia Roberts
Women's History - Auburn Cord Duesenberg Museum
Geography
Lincoln Highway Roadtrip by Stacie Christensen
The Lincoln Highway in Ohio by Kimberly Culwell
Historic Preservation
Are Drive-in Movie Theaters Dying Out? by Lororda Schwartz
Historic Preservation, continued
Drive Back to the Past by Eliza Leonard
Exploring Significant Homes Related to the Auto Industry of Indiana
Life and Death of the Drive-in
History
Forging a Legacy of Ambition & Unity by Valerie Wlodyka
From the Bricks of Indy to the Sand of Daytona by Thomas Bugg
Important Figures in the Early Automotive Industry
Indianapolis Motor Speedway by Derek Parsons
Potholes in Muncie, Indiana by Julia Baker
Safety
Are Roundabouts More Efficient Than Stoplights? by Hannah Mays
Electric Cars vs. Gas Cars by Alexis Fountain
Hood Ornaments: Were They Dangerous or Were They a Thing of Beauty?
Is the Horse and Buggy Safe on the Road? by Ma Stallman
Safety in the Automobile Industry by Amanda Ammer
Technology
Electric Cars by Gillian Chartier
How did the Assembly Line Transform America?
Internal Combustion Engines to Electric Vehicles by Abigail Poynter
Videos
Maps
Presentations
Teacher Readings
Websites
The Democratization of the Automobile Industry: Construction, Culture, and Preservation workshop has been made possible in part by a major grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities and is being hosted by Ball State University and Gallia-Vinton Educational Service Center. Any views, findings, conclusions, or recommendations expressed in this workshop, do not necessarily represent those of the National Endowment for the Humanities.