Lesson Plan

Amelia Earhart: Aviator, Record-Breaker, and Activist

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Fly through the gender barrier! Scholars investigate the impact Amelia Earhart had on American aviation and society. After watching a brief biographical video, learners take a look at primary documents to gain insight into her intriguing life. To finish, they design a compass Earhart herself would be proud to use. 

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CCSS: Designed
Instructional Ideas
  • Extend the lesson with the Challenge of Flight activity included in the PBS materials
  • Have the class map out Earhart's last, around the world flight attempt 
  • Prior to the lesson, place photos around the room of Earhart and maps of her flights
Classroom Considerations
  • Takes 40 minutes to implement lesson
Pros
  • Contains questions to reference while showing the video
  • Printable graphic organizer helps students process what they learn
Cons
  • None
Common Core