Smithsonian Institution
Smithsonian Education: Lesson Plan: Black Wings: American Pioneer Aviators
With this resource, teachers can select the most appropriate academic level and download a lesson plan that contains images, Word documents and PDF resources for teaching about the history of black Americans in aviation. Excellent...
9/11 Memorial & Museum
National September 11 Memorial & Museum: The Heroes of Flight 93 [Pdf]
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to develop a robust set of 9/11 lessons for K-12 classrooms. Each...
9/11 Memorial & Museum
National September 11 Memorial & Museum: The Heroes of Flight 93 [Pdf]
The National September 11 Memorial & Museum has partnered with the New York City Department of Education and the New Jersey Commission on Holocaust Education to develop a robust set of 9/11 lessons for K-12 classrooms. Each lesson is...
Other
Ellen's Place: Amelia Earhart 1897 1937
This informative resource is a biography of Amelia Earhart and her accomplishments, focusing on the early years, her celebrity status, and her last flight.
Encyclopedia Britannica
Encyclopedia Britannica: 300 Women Who Changed History: Amelia Earhart
Encyclopedia Britannica provides a short biography of Amelia Mary Earhart, the first person to fly from Hawaii to California, and the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean.
Wikimedia
Wikipedia: Bermuda Triangle
Wikipedia explores the history of the Bermuda Triangle and supposed associations with paranormal activities. Content includes a look at the first mention of the Bermuda Triangle, its growth in popularity, skeptical responses, and famous...
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.
Other
Chuck Yeager
"The fastest man alive," "The guy with the right stuff," "Mr. Supersonic," read about this true American on his own personal website. Filled with fact filled information.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Gallery: The Modern World
Innovations in transportation, communication, and weapons transformed the world in the 20th century. The modern era is the most complex yet, and the most fragile. This photo gallery highlights some of these innovations.
LM Digital Media
Kids World Fun: Kanelis Explores Athens [Pdf]
Our little story takes place in Athens. It starts with the realization of a wish and takes off with the reader for a day trip, flying over the important sights of the city of Athens, with the Parthenon being the highlight. Kanelis is a...