The First Round-the-World Airplane Flight is Completed

In this lesson, students will learn about the first round-the-world airplane flight completed by the American aviators, Lowell Smith and Leslie Arnold. The lesson will cover the details of the flight, the challenges faced by the aviators, and the significance of this achievement in aviation history.

Learning Outcomes

• Know the details of the first round-the-world airplane flight.
• Understand the challenges faced by the aviators during the flight.
• Understand the significance of the first round-the-world airplane flight in aviation history.
• Can analyze the impact of the first round-the-world airplane flight on aviation technology and industry.

Methodology

The lesson will be delivered through a combination of lecture, discussion, and group activities. The lecture will cover the details of the flight and the challenges faced by the aviators. The discussion will encourage students to share their thoughts and opinions on the significance of the flight. The group activities will involve analyzing the impact of the flight on aviation technology and industry.

Resources/Materials

• Textbook: The First Round-the-World Airplane Flight by John T. Greenwood.
• Online articles on the first round-the-world airplane flight.
• Videos on the first round-the-world airplane flight.
• Group activity worksheets.

Activities

1. Lecture on the details of the first round-the-world airplane flight.
2. Discussion on the challenges faced by the aviators during the flight.
3. Group activity on analyzing the impact of the flight on aviation technology and industry.
4. Assessment: Students will write a short essay on the significance of the first round-the-world airplane flight in aviation history.