The Wright Brothers and Flight
Grade 5th Grade · Social Studies · 45 min
What's Included
Learning Objective
I can describe the Wright brothers' contributions to flight.
Warm-Up Video
Free School · 7:28
Biography of the Wright Brothers for Children: Orville and Wilbur Wright for Kids - FreeSchool
Guided Notes
3 key concepts
- 1
Orville and Wilbur Wright are famous for inventing the first successful heavier than air aircraft.
- 2
The Wright brothers experimented with gliders in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina because it had strong winds and sandy beaches.
- 3
In 1903, Orville Wright piloted the Wright Flyer for the first successful flight that lasted twelve seconds.
Practice Questions
9 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer
Exit Ticket
Quick comprehension check
“The Wright brothers helped make air travel possible. Name three things that the Wright brothers did to contribute to flight. You can start your sentences like this: One thing the Wright brothers did was...”
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