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Amelia Earhart's accomplishments and strength of character extend beyond her status as one of the first female aviators in America. Elementary and middle schoolers learn about Earhart's early life and the historical context surrounding her fateful flight before writing a news article that illustrates her personal courage.
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Instructional Ideas
- Use during Women's History Month or when focusing on biographical writing
- Assign the interactive timeline for homework the night before the lesson begins
- Refer to the interdisciplinary connections at the bottom of the lesson to create a bridge between language arts, social studies, math, art, and more
Classroom Considerations
- Requires access to the Internet as well as word processing software
Pros
- Focuses on Amelia Earhart as an American hero
- Provides links to auxiliary materials and extension ideas
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