Assembly Lines

Economics, Art

In this activity students form an assembly line to make a picture. This activity will help students understand the assembly line production process. Students will appreciate the role of special jobs in a community or group.

You can use an Assessment Rubric to assess students' mastery of the objectives.

WHAT YOU NEED

• Paper
• Crayons

1. Draw a picture to use as a model. Use different colors for different parts of the picture.

2. Give one crayon to each group member.

3. Sit in a row with clean paper at one end.

4. Pass the clean paper and the model down the row. Each group member should copy the parts of the drawing that match his or her crayon color.

5. Make a complete picture for each group member. Check each picture against the model.

• Discuss why every group member must do their part.
• Identify products that are made on an assembly line.