Amelia Earhart - US History

This lesson examines the life and achievements of Amelia Earhart, the pioneering aviator who became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Students will learn about her significant flights, contributions to aviation, and her mysterious disappearance. Activities include video analysis, timeline sorting, guided reading, and writing PEEKA paragraphs. The lesson concludes with a discussion on Earhart’s legacy and her impact on women in aviation and beyond.

Lesson Content and Activities:

Introduction:
Discuss Amelia Earhart’s background and significance in aviation history.
Introduce today’s keywords: Aviator, Solo, Transatlantic.

Video Task:
Watch videos on Amelia Earhart and answer key questions about her life and achievements.

Timeline Activity:
Sort the timeline cards into the correct chronological order.

Primary Source Analysis:
Read through extended writing on Amelia Earhart and answer comprehension questions.

Ranking Activity:
Rank key events in Earhart’s life based on their significance.

Historian Analysis:
Compare viewpoints of historians on Earhart’s legacy and write a paragraph summarizing the agreement and disagreement.

Writing Task:
Write a PEEKA paragraph explaining Earhart’s most significant impact on world history.

Class Discussion:
Share and discuss the PEEKA paragraphs.

Recap Quiz:
Participate in a recap quiz to reinforce key points from the lesson.

Resources:
Video links on Amelia Earhart
Timeline cards
Primary source documents
Guided reading text
PEEKA paragraph guidelines and planning sheet

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