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History of Flight Timeline Activity

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Scholars are introduced to the significant events that led to the development of today's modern forms of air travel. They create a timeline to identify the vital events that are related to man's flight. In addition, they research various websites and gather information about the topic of flight.

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supporting details, details, timelines

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history of science, modern forms of air travel, motions of objects, timeline, historical events, Informational Text, supporting details, science
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1st - 8th
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Science
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Duration
3 days
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