The start of the 20th century was a time of big changes, especially in how people got around. The shift from horse-drawn carriages to automobiles brought a lot of excitement all over the world. Innovators like Henry Ford and Karl Benz made a huge impact by inventing new ways to get from place to place.
Now, your students have a chance to step into this thrilling new era of transportation by creating their own ads for an early 1900s car. They can let their creativity run wild with writing and drawing, getting a feel for what it was like to advertise back then and capturing the spirit of innovation from that time.
Let's get creative!
Printable & Activity Objectives
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Age: 8 to 9 year olds, Activity Time: 1-2 hours, Items Needed: Writing and Colouring pencils
In this creative printable activity, elementary students will play the role of budding advertisers as they embark on an exciting journey back in time to promote the launch of a 1900s pioneering automobile company's first car.
It will help your child or student with:
Enhanced Creativity: Students will be prompted to think creatively by stepping into the shoes of advertisers in the early 1900s. Their task is to craft original slogans, designs, and promotional strategies for the automobile company's inaugural car.
Improved Writing Skills: Crafting persuasive ads requires students to communicate ideas concisely and compellingly. Students will enhance their writing skills and use persuasive language to captivate their audience. They will also learn about the critical components of a good advertisement.
Historical Understanding: Studying the early 1900s helps students understand historical events, technology, and society, fostering a greater appreciation for the past and its impact on our progress today.
Let's get going!
Classroom Resources
Simple steps to start:
Research and learn more about the history of the automobile and particularly the early cars of the 19th century. Here's a great introduction video about who invented the first car (hint there's no one person):
Here's a short but visually impactful history of advertising:
Here's a very fun animated video about the history of transportation:
Get started on the printable worksheet!
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What's in the Printable Worksheet Pack
This printable activity pack consists of 2 creative printable worksheets. Here's what it consists of:
1 Printable Advertisement Creative Design Sheet with Artwork