Grade Level: 2
Subject area: History
Time Required:
Preparation: 6-12 hours – research on Wrights and gathering materials for the activity
Activity: 1 class period
Ohio Standards Correlation:
Look at how individual actions have changed daily life in the United States.
Summary:
Discuss the backgrounds of the Wright Brothers and their achievements. Conduct an activity on the Wright Brothers and how their achievements changed daily life.
Objective:
Students will:
Materials:
White paper, construction paper, markers, scissors, glue, crayons.
Activity:
After a discussion of how the achievements of the Wright Brothers changed daily life in regards to transportation, ask the students to create pictures that illustrate how the Wright Brothers changed transportation. Have them briefly discuss their picture and what it represents.
Assessment/Evaluation
Students should be evaluated based upon their participation in the exercise.
Extensions
This subject can be carried over into art projects, such as creating paper airplanes or hot air balloons.
References:
Special Collections and Archives, Wright State University, Wright Brothers Collection.
3640 Colonel Glenn Highway, Dayton, Ohio 45435. Phone: (937) 775-2525
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