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The Legacy of Standardization in Engineering: From Ford to Ancient Civilizations

Explore the fascinating connections between modern standardization in manufacturing, as exemplified by Henry Ford, and the organized systems of the Roman and Etruscan armies. Understand how Ford's assembly line innovations, interchangeable parts, and standardized job training parallel the uniform training and equipment of Roman soldiers. Delve into the contributions of Etruscan and Greek civilizations in architecture, engineering, government, arts, and sciences, highlighting their enduring influence on modern society.

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The Legacy of Standardization in Engineering: From Ford to Ancient Civilizations

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  1. Bring your scissors today WARM_UP What do Henry Ford (Ford Automobiles), and the Roman Army have in common?

  2. Standardization! • Ford standardized the car making process • Interchangeable parts • Standardized job training • Assembly line

  3. Roman Soldier • Uniform Training • Standard equipment

  4. INTERCHANGABLE!

  5. Finish reading and Writing 3 facts per section • Collect the same reading as yesterday. • Greek Influences • Etruscan Influences

  6. Etruscan Contributions • 1. Architecture - pillars and arches • 2.  Engineering - draining and irrigation trenches • 3.  Government - kings - destroy and rebuild • 4.  Metalworking - tools, urns, statues, helmets, throat guards • 5.  Mysticism - gods gave signs in nature • 6.  Sculpture - realistic and paid close attention to nature • 7.  Social Organization - kings (nobility), wealthy, slaves • 8.  Sporting Events - gladiator combat and chariot racing.

  7. Greek Contributions • 1.  Coinage - made trade more efficient • 2.  Monumental Buildings - size filled the people with awe, saw harmony and proportion • 3.  Mythology - gods controlled life from founding cities, healing the sick, and winning battles • 4.  Philosophy - love of wisdom, system of logic • 5.  Pottery - beauty and useful • 6.  Science - study of stars, music and math, numbers control the universe • 7.  Theater - developed from religious rites and honored the gods and asked for good harvests • 8.  Writing - used to display laws and treaties in public and on papyrus for personal letters

  8. Etruscan Architecture

  9. Etruscan Engineering

  10. Etruscan Government

  11. Etruscan Metalwork

  12. Etruscan Mysticism

  13. Etruscan Sculpture

  14. Etruscan Social Structure

  15. Etruscan Sports

  16. Greek Coinage

  17. Greek Monument Building

  18. Greek Mythology

  19. Greek Philosophy

  20. Greek Pottery

  21. Greek science

  22. Greek Theatre

  23. Greek Writing

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