Centennial of Flight

(In celebration of 100 years of aviation and aeronautica in the USA)

Web quest for upper elementary (science - history)
Developed by S. A. McGowan-Miller
shooting-star@cox.net
http://www.mustangps.org/~millers/
 
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Overview  /  Introduction   /  Quest(ions)  /  Process  /  Resources  /  Evaluation  /  Conclusion


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Overview
 
  
                The lesson is a general overview of aviation history from 1903 to 2003 starting with the first successful                                                flightof the Wright Brothers. 


                  The web quest was designed to be used by a science club for upper elementary students that is targeting young students to become                       more interested in science as a career choice. It can be 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 Women in Aviation can be found at - Aviation Herstory 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: computer with internet access and printer 
                      Optional: "TimeLiner" software may be used for the timeline. 
 

Overview  /  Introduction   /  Quest(ions)  /  Process  /  Resources  /  Evaluation  /  Conclusion

   

Introduction

  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 Oville Wright.

    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 american aviators and aerospace scientists like her ancestor.
She is afraid that if something isn't done about it, these important events in history will
be forgotten forever.

       "What can I do to help?" you ask.

       "You can help me by gathering up 2 classmates, coming with me through the time warp,learning more about Aviation History, 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."

              You are amazed at what you are hearing.

            "Well," she says, "are you going to accept this mission?"

              "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.

                "Below is the task and some of my friends. Happy surfing"



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Overview  /  Introduction   /  Quest(ions)  /  Process  /  Resources  /  Evaluation  /  Conclusion

   
 
Quest(ions) and the Task
    Your task is to make a timeline or mobile that earmarks events in the history of American Aviation  Using the web as your resource, search for people 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.
   John Glenn Stafford: (Decedent of John Glenn and Thomas Stafford) 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 aviators or aerospace realated scientists, at least 2 female aviator/scientist, and 2 significant events involving minoritites 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.


Overview  /  Introduction   /  Quest(ions)  /  Process  /  Resources  /  Evaluation  /  Conclusion

 
 
 
Process

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.

 


Overview  /  Introduction   /  Quest(ions)  /  Process  /  Resources  /  Evaluation  /  Conclusion

 

   
 

Resources

               Surf the web: 

                                       First Flight

                                        Women in Transportation

                        NASA Kids - pioneers

                                          Zoom - see Astronaut Records

                        Zoom - see Astronauts

                         Rockets

                                         Who's Who in Space

                         MORE

                        African Americans in Aviation History
                                                                   
                 Centennial of Flight



Overview  /  Introduction   /  Quest(ions)  /  Process  /  Resources  /  Evaluation  /  Conclusion

 
 
 
Evaluation
 

Beginning
1
 Developing
2
 Accomplished
3
 Execplary
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.
Management of Individuals
Time

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.
Bonus

Included 0 females or non-white aviator/aerospace
scientists.
 Included at least 1 female or non-white aviator/aerospace  scientist.
 Included 1 female and 2 non-white aviators/ aerospace scientis
 Included 2 females and 3 non-white aviators/aerospace scientists
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.

 
"You may also receive a collaborative grade."

Overview  /  Introduction   /  Quest(ions)  /  Process  /  Resources  /  Evaluation  /  Conclusion

 



  Conclusion

                         It is the intent of this web quest to reinforce your knowledge of aviation and to have you become familiar with                      the significant contributions American citizens of varied backgrounds 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.



   

            Credits & References 

                     Graphics found at Microsoft Design Gallery Live


Overview  /  Introduction   /  Quest(ions)  /  Process  /  Resources  /  Evaluation  /  Conclusion