First World War
First World war.com: Aviation Photographs
An extensive amount of aviation photographs from WWI. There is also a link to introductory notes on aviation and aviators in the war.
Science and Mathematics Initiative for Learning Enhancement (SMILE)
Smile: Lab Activity: Aviation
This site from the Illinois Institute of Technology provides a student lab activity in which the flight of a paper airplane is investigated and studied. Designed for primary grades, but easily adaptable for junior high learners.
Ohio State University
Ohio State University: Admiral Richard E. Byrd
This concise site contains a brief history of Byrd's life along with an easy to read chronology of major events in his life.
State Library of North Carolina
N Cpedia: Transportation Improvements in the 1920s
When World War I ended in 1918 and the troops came home, folks felt optimistic about the future and eager to get on with their lives. This optimism led to an extraordinary decade that brought major changes in the way citizens traveled by...
Other
Plane Writing
This resource contains quotations and information about aviation throughout history.
Other
Ace Pilots: Billy Bishop
A biography on one of the most successful and notorious of WWI flying Aces. Quotes are included here.
Other
Business Climate: Texas: Top Industries
This guide to Texas' top nine industries links the reader to articles and other information on each topic.
Other
Thrivenc.com: Key Industries in North Carolina
Some of the key industries that are thriving in North Carolina include advanced manufacturing, aerospace and aviation, defense, automotive, biotechnology and pharmaceuticals, green and sustainable energy, financial services, software and...
The Henry Ford
Henry Ford Museum & Greenfield Village: Wright Brothers
Brief history of the lives and accomplishments of Wilbur and Orville Wright. Includes a chronology of major events from Wilbur's birth in 1867 to Orville's death in 1948.
Other
Popular Mechanics: Technology
Popular Mechanics covers the latest in technology. Topics include computers, the Internet, audio, television, and more.
Other
Lesson Plan Activities: Amelia Earhart and Airplanes
This site features several activity ideas and activities on Amelia Earhart and airplanes for young learners.
Discovery Education
Discovery Education: Rome's Influence
A lesson plan which has learners understanding the impact that Rome had on history, from things as diverse as city planning to our everyday vocabulary.
Other
Av Jobs: The Aviation Career Overviews
This resource provides a brief history of the airline industry. Also introduces descriptions of jobs available in that industry.
Other
First Flight: First Transatlantic Flight 1919
A succinct FirstFlight.org site that examines the trials and tribulations of the first flight across the Atlantic under the direction of Lieutenant Commander Albert Read.
Siteseen
Siteseen: American Historama: Charles Lindbergh
A comprehensive summary with interesting facts about Charles Lindbergh and the first Transatlantic Solo Flight.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: The Wright Brothers Biography
Interesting biographical information and fun facts about the Wright brothers' first flight.
Curated OER
Aviation Internet Group: Aviation History on Line Museum
Online museum of airplanes, pilots, airplane engines, and historical background information. Great sound effects are included!
Curated OER
Aviation Internet Group: Aviation Theory
Collection of articles ranging from basic to advanced on aerodynamics theory.
Curated OER
Gallery One
A collection of photographs taken during the Gulf War by the XVIII Airborne Corps History Office. They are representative of the types of photographic products generated during combat and contingency operations as historical evidence...
Curated OER
Gallery Two
A collection of photographs taken during the Gulf War by the XVIII Airborne Corps History Office. They are representative of the types of photographic products generated during combat and contingency operations as historical evidence...