by Alan Haskvitz

On July 24, 2010, the country celebrated the achievements of Amelia Earhart.  This teachable moment can result is some excellent lessons integrated across the curriculum.  Check this page for ideas:

Learn to use teachable moments

In addition, the following sites offer quality resources.  I recommend older students make a comparison of Earhart and teacher astronaut Christa McAuliffe.

Amelia Earhart at U.S. History.com

Amelia Earhart Biography

Christa McAuliffe Biography

The Flight of Amerlia Earhart
Scholastic lesson plans

4000 Years of Women in Science
This huge biography list includes an interactive challenge.

Official Web Site for Amelia Earhart

Remember the Challenger

Remember the Wright Brothers’ Historic Flight

Use Transportation to Integrate Lessons

Women in Aviation History

Women in Flight
Find great historical information about flight.

Women in Flight:  Using Music to Study American Women Pioneers in Flight
Sophisticated lesson with resources needed -- good ideas

Women’s History Feature

Women’s History Links

Video Resources

Aviation History Video

History of Flight Part 1

Remembering Amelia Earhart

Wright Brothers Videos

• Part I
• Part II
• Part III
• Part IV
• Part V