aviationherstory

It is 3:30 a.m. in the middle of the night. You have just woken up from a long and strange night of sleep. You have been learning about Aviation in Science Club, and last night you dreamt that you were flying with Amelia Earhart.

Suddenly, you hear a knock outside of your window. You open your window and see a dog peering in at you. You ask her who she is and want she wants. "My name is Laika 149," the dog replies.
You ask her how she got here and she replies that she has been traveling through time warps for years. She tells you that she just came back from the year 2105. You are amazed to find out that something terrible has happened in the future. Nobody in the year 2105 remembers anything about famous female aviators like her ancestor. She is afraid that if something isn't done about it, these important events in history will be forgotten forever.

"You can help me by gathering up 2 classmates, coming with me through the time warp, learning more about Aviation Herstory, and then sharing it with your classmates. It is important that they learn all about it so that they can share it with others, who will share it with others, who will share it with others, and so on."

"Absolutely!" you state. " I can't believe I am going to travel through time and see all of these famous events, people, and places. I have always wondered what it would be like to live during the time when humans learned to fly.

Your task is to make a timeline or mobile that earmarks events involving females in the history of Aviation. Using the web as your resource, search for women and events in the history of aviation. Take notes and print off appropriate pictures or images to illustrate your person or events. You may use the cut and paste tools and copy your notes and images in Word.

Work together to decide who will do what or your teacher may also make choices.

You will need the following workers:
Laika 149: (Decedent of Laika the first living animal to enter space) Your job is to fetch all materials. It could be books, paper, glue, etc. You job is also as the encourager and time keeper.
Amelia Nova: (Named after Amelia Earhart, your parents helped colonize Mars.) Your job is to gather the facts and print them off. You are also in charge of the finished project.
Bessie Mae Coleman: (Decedent of Bessie Coleman and Mae Jemison) Your job is to make an image for every person or event to be listed. You are also the rules keeper and should check the evaluation grid and keep the group aware of the point system.

Finished product may be a mobile or a timeline. (Use "TimeLiner" if available for timeline)

Your finished product should include the following criteria: at least 6 female aviators, at least 2 female aviator/scientist, and 2 significant events involving women in aviation. All 10 criteria should be labeled with a title.

Your last task is to share your end product with the rest of the class.

To accomplish the task, follow the steps below.

First read the Overview, Introduction and Quest(ions)

Pick a role in the team that you'd prefer to play. With the help of the instructor you will be put in teams of three. Decide as a group if your finished project will be a mobile or a timeline.

Using the on-line resources, research using the web to find information and images to complete your project. Review the Quest(ions) section as many times as necessary to stay on target.

    It is the intent of this web quest to reinforce your knowledge of aviation and to have you become familiar with the significant contributions of the female gender in aviation. The author hopes that you will continue to have an interest in aviation and its related science fields. Also be aware that 2003 is the "Centennial of Flight" celebration for the USA.
   Also you or your teacher might consider taking a quiz at this site.
                       Women in Aviation History Quiz

	Beginning 1	Developing 2	Accomplished 3	Exemplary 4	Score
Finished product of mobile or time line	Unfinished product of mobile or time line.	Finished product of mobile or time line, but not all 10 criteria met.	Finished product of mobile or time line and the original 10 criteria were met	Finished product of mobile or time line and more than 10 of the original criteria were met.
Neatness	Product is difficult to read or ill constructed.	Product is readable and all finished.	Product is attractive and pleasing to the eye.	Product has elements of creativity and effort.
Group Interaction	Argumentative and disruptive behavior.	Worked together for finished product.	Group worked with cooperative spirit.	Group worked with cooperative spirit and displayed signs of enthusiasm.
Time Management of Individuals	Did not get done by the deadlines AND group has to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person's inadequate time management.	Tends to play, but always gets things done by the deadlines. Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person's procrastination.	Usually uses time well throughout the project, but may have played around on one thing. Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person.	Routinely uses time well throughout the project to ensure things get done on time. Group does not have to adjust deadlines or work responsibilities because of this person.
Labels	One or more labels are missing.	Each item has a label, but some lack some required information.	Each item has a label describing the item.	Each item has a small, neat label describing the item.

	The lesson is a general overview of aviation history and how females played an important role.
	The web quest was designed to be used by a science club for upper elementary students that is targeting young girls to become more interested in science as a career choice. However it could be used by young men as well, or adapted to a younger or older child. Guidance should be given to students on the amount of information to be gathered and how to label. A companion webquest that follows the same format with the emphasis on American Aviation can be found at - Centennial of Flight Webquest
	Materials Needed: This web quest will require craft materials to make a mobile or timeline. Materials may include hanger, string, paper, tape, glue, scissors, markers, etc. Other: The teacher may also want to check their media center for books to reinforce the web quest. Technology materials required: Printer Optional: "TimeLiner" software may be used for the timeline.

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