Curriculum Resources

Resources That Activate an Innovative Mindset

Explore lesson plans, resource guides and digital media that elevates The Henry Ford's collections, stories, and expertise.

A universal learning framework

Model i

Model i is an inclusive language of innovation found at the center of our curricula. It draws on authentic primary source artifacts, real-world stories and rich digital content from The Henry Ford Archive of American Innovation®.

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Curriculum for Your Classroom

Ready-to-use lesson plans and activities to foster innovative thinking skills. 

Curriculum

Innovate for Tots

These lessons for the youngest learners explore STEAM concepts through natural materials and stories.

Innovate for Tots

18 lesson plans included

PreK-2

language-arts, social-studies, stem

Curriculum

Invention Convention

Teach your students valuable invention skills with the flexible, project-based Invention Convention Curriculum.

Invention Convention

68 lesson plans included

K-12

language-arts, stem

Curriculum

Innovate

Innovate is a series of four online courses that help middle school students understand and practice what it means to be an innovator.

Innovate

20 lesson plans included

6-8

language-arts, social-studies, stem

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Invention Convention Worldwide

The go-to global community for firsthand experiences that ignite the spark of innovation, invention and entrepreneurship in young people.

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A Community Built by Educators for Educators

Help prepare all learners to be world-changing innovators, inventors & entrepreneurs.

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Integrate Innovation Learning into Your Classroom

Learn more about workshops and experiences designed just for educators.

Professional Development

Resources that Activate an Innovative Mindset

Connect core disciplinary understanding to the real-world.

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Take Learning Beyond the Classroom

Introduce them to iconic inventions, inspiring individuals, and unique settings that have changed the world.

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