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The Michelin Man writes
The Michelin Man writes

Educational resources

L'Aventure Michelin offers a range of educational resources designed in partnership with the French Ministry of Education to enhance the experience for your students during their visit.

These documented and illustrated supports will help you to understand the different levels of explanation in the exhibition and to organise a school visit tailored to your educational objectives.

Please contact our schools officer if you have any questions florian.morellec@ac-clermont.fr

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Visit l’Aventure

The exhibition extends over 2,000 m².
Visits last between 1½ and 2 hours.

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The Michelin Man and his tires

Theme packs

The birth of a company From Barbier-Daubrée to Michelin et Cie
The birth of a company From Barbier-Daubrée to Michelin et Cie
.pdf (815.3 KB)
High schoolsMiddle schools
How Michelin was created by the takeover of a family company that had been involved in industry for half a century
Michelin between 1914 and 1918: A company engaged in World War I
Michelin between 1914 and 1918: A company engaged in World War I
.pdf (917.3 KB)
High schoolsMiddle schools
In what different ways did Michelin become involved in the "Great War"?
Birth of an industrial city: Michelin and Clermont-Ferrand
Birth of an industrial city: Michelin and Clermont-Ferrand
.pdf (949.3 KB)
High schoolsMiddle schools
How was Michelin behind the main changes to the city of Clermont-Ferrand in the 20th century?
The changing face of France (late 19th – early 20th century): The example of Michelin
The changing face of France (late 19th – early 20th century): The example of Michelin
.pdf (979.8 KB)
Primary schools
How is a company like Michelin representative of the changes in France at the turn of the 20th century?
A century of innovation: Productivity leading to expansion
A century of innovation: Productivity leading to expansion
.pdf (5.3 MB)
High schoolsMiddle schools
How did the early rationalisation of manufacturing processes and the creation of effective research and development contribute to the company's success?
The Michelin Man replies

MCQ

Active exploration of l’Aventure Michelin
Active exploration of l’Aventure Michelin
.pdf (536.6 KB)
High schoolsMiddle schools
MCQ to accompany school visits
Michelin Man performance

Activity sheets

How is tyre performance measured?
How is tyre performance measured?
.pdf (668.4 KB)
Middle schools
School subjects: Technology and Physics
How is a tyre’s energy consumption estimated?
How is a tyre’s energy consumption estimated?
.pdf (567.5 KB)
Middle schools
School subjects: Technology, Physics and Maths
What are the different ways of meeting the same need?
What are the different ways of meeting the same need?
.pdf (619.6 KB)
Middle schools
Field 4: Natural systems and technical systems / Design, create and make