Activity
National Women's Hall of Fame

National Women's Hall of Fame: Anne Morrow Lindbergh

For Students 9th - 10th
The National Women's Hall of Fame presents a brief biography of one of its inductees, Anne Morrow Lindbergh (1906-2001), aviator and writer.
Article
Texas State Library and Archives Commission

Texas State Library and Archives Commission: The Battle Lost and Won: Margorie Stinson, Holland's Magazine, Jan 1918

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Marjorie and Katherine Stinson, "pioneer women aviators," who helped train men for the Canadian Royal Flying Squadron during World War I. Also included is a brief explanation of the Women's Airforce Service Pilots' role...
Unit Plan
Scholastic

Scholastic: The Flight of Amelia Earhart

For Teachers 4th - 8th
A lesson unit to help students in grades 4-8 learn about the life and disappearance of Amelia Earhart. The interactive timeline shows advances in technology and the world as a backdrop to Amelia's life.
Handout
Oklahoma Historical Society

Oklahoma State: Encyclopedia: Wiley Post

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the early life and aviation career of Wiley Post, who set a world record for flying around the planet.
Primary
Purdue University

George Palmer Putnam Collection of Amelia Earhart Papers

For Students 9th - 10th
The world's largest collection of Amelia Earhart papers, memorabilia and artifacts.
Activity
Smithsonian Institution

National Air and Space Museum: Amelia Earhart

For Students 9th - 10th
A detailed biography of Amelia Earhart, highlighting her career and major accomplishments, with a list of records she set.
Handout
Other

National Aviation Hall of Fame: Wiley Post

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about Wiley Post, who made the first global solo flight in 1931.
Website
Authors Calendar

Author's Calendar: Antoine De Saint Exupery

For Students 9th - 10th
A nice biography is given on the life of French aviator and writer, Antoine de Saint-Exupery. Discusses his life as a pilot as brief career as a writer.
Website
PBS

Pbs: American Experience: Nancy Harkness Love

For Students 9th - 10th
This site provides a detailed biography of Nancy Harkness Love, including her role in lobbying for a women's flying squadron during World War II.
Handout
Wikimedia

Wikipedia: William George Barker

For Students 9th - 10th
A biography and military history of one of WWI's most famous flying Aces.
Activity
University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Anne Morrow Lindbergh

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a brief biography of Anne Morrow Lindbergh, wife of Charles Lindberg and noted author.
Article
Smithsonian Institution

National Air and Space Museum: Wiley Post

For Students 9th - 10th
This article describes the aviation career and major achievements. Includes images of his flight suit and aircraft.
Handout
Kansas Historical Society

Kansas Historical Society: Amelia Earhart

For Students 3rd - 5th
A biography of Amelia Earhart, a native of Kansas, including links to primary photos and documents.
Activity
University of Missouri

Famous Trials: Charles A. Lindbergh

For Students 9th - 10th
This site presents a biography of Charles A. Lindbergh (1902-1972), the first person to fly non-stop across the Atlantic.
Article
Encyclopedia Britannica

Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Amelia Earhart

For Students 9th - 10th
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a short biography of Amelia Mary Earhart, the first person to fly from Hawaii to California, and the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Website
Other

Plane Writing

For Students 9th - 10th
This resource contains quotations and information about aviation throughout history.