1. Begin the lesson by telling students about the life of Amelia
Earhart, making sure to include the following items: - Born in
the late 1800’s - Worked as a nurse’s aid in Canada during WWI -
Within six months of learning how to fly bought her own plane -
Set the first women’s altitude record by rising to 14,000 feet -
First woman to fly as a passenger across the Atlantic Ocean -
First woman to pilot a plane solo over the Pacific Ocean -
Awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross by Congress, first ever
given to a woman - Disappeared in an attempt to be the first
woman to fly around the world - Open a discussion and some minds
on the role and ability of women 2. Explain to the class that,
at the time that Amelia Earhart was breaking records flying
planes, the role of women was very restricted. Women were
limited educationally and professionally. Amelia Earhart served
as a hero to many young women and as a role model of someone
with the courage to follow her dreams. 3. Tell students that
they are to identify anot