Class Act Productions

Arthur Brood provides a few different options for school presentations.   Schools can choose a presentation based on his books or his award winning presentation on early automotive history in Michigan
(see information below). 

Contact Arthur at author.arthur.classact@gmail.com for more information.

Wheels and Wonder School Presentation

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Bring alive for your students the history of the early automobile and assembly line with this interactive presentation that meets several Michigan Social Studies Standards.

The presenter, Arthur Brood, is an award winning veteran 4th grade teacher who uses a half scale Ford Model T as he role-plays Henry Ford and uses multimedia with interactive activities in an entertaining and educational presentation.  He has presented to nearly 3000 students through school assemblies and Interactive TV audiences.  He has even been featured on TV 9&10 News in April 2006.

One fourth grade teacher commented,

"The presentation was outstanding. It was interesting, entertaining, and contained valuable information. Your interaction with the students kept their interest piqued."

The St. Ignace News reported,

Mr. Brood arrived at Les Cheneaux Community Schools in a miniature Model T Ford automobile, dressed as Mr. Ford, and melded acting, animation, video, and hands-on demonstrations to bring the story of Michigan's automotive industry to life. (Read the full story!)

Booking Arthur is available for a limited number of school visits during the school year. Contact Class Act Productions for more information about hosting a presentation. Scheduling of two schools per day in a geographic area will be given preference.

Links
A promotional flyer is available in the link below.
henry_ford_presentation.pdf
File Size: 362 kb
File Type: pdf
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Sample Lesson Plan and Project

About the Presentation

Ages: Grades 3 to 5
(Focus is on 4th grade Michigan History)

Duration: 45-60 minutes

Cost: contact for pricing information

Facility Needs: multi-purpose room, multimedia screen, (2) 8 foot long tables, microphone for groups larger than 150 ...I bring the rest!

Endorsements
Student Comments

"I learned a lot, you totally acted like Henry Ford."

"You are a good actor."

"That was an extraordinary presentation! That little mini Model T was the coolest."

"I thought it was fun and educational."

Teacher Comments

"The presentation was outstanding. It was interesting, entertaining, and contained valuable information. Your interaction with the students
kept their interest piqued." 
-4th grade teacher 

"This performance / presentation was absolutely phenomenal." 
-4th grade teacher 

"Two thumbs up! That was awesome!"  
-5th grade teacher