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-300354-300355Wright Memorial MemesWright Brothers National Memorial?44196003175Location: In-classroomGrade: 8th gradeSubject: English Language ArtsDuration: 60 minutesKey Vocabulary: ingenuity, perseverance, determination, puns, ironyNorth Carolina State Standards: 8.C.1.3 Create original works that communicate ideas and feelings Image Credit: Marinebutterfly?39624074930Materials:?computers?paper?pencils?Site Significance:The Wright brothers’ realization of humanity’s age-old dream of powered, controlled, heavier-than-air flight at this site permanently transformed our perception of space and time, and changed the world forever. Materials:?computers?paper?pencils?Site Significance:The Wright brothers’ realization of humanity’s age-old dream of powered, controlled, heavier-than-air flight at this site permanently transformed our perception of space and time, and changed the world forever. ?Objectives: The student will be able gain a deeper understanding of Wilbur and Orville Wright through the creation of a meme that reflects that Wright Brothers’ ingenuity, perseverance and determination.?Essential Question: What character traits did the Wright brothers possess? Method: Students will create an original meme either digitally or by hand. ?Background: Near Kitty Hawk, North Carolina Orville and Wilbur Wright made the first successful flight in history of a self-propelled, heavier-than-air-aircraft. Orville piloted the gasoline-powered, propeller-driving biplane, which stayed aloft for 12 seconds and covered 120 feet on its inaugural flight. ???Suggested ProcedureRead the story aloud, The Wright Brothers’ Glider, by Gerry Bailey and Karen FosterDiscussion Questions: Were the Wright brothers really the first to fly? What character traits did Wilbur and Orville illicit in the story that helped them achieve first flight?Allow students opportunity to research ideas for their memes:Areas of focus:Pre-Kitty Hawk: What events led to Wilbur and Orville venturing into the aeronautics industry? How did these events help/hurt them in their endeavor to achieve first flight?Kitty Hawk Events: What challenges did Wilbur and Orville face during their time at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina? Were all of their attempts successful? If not, how did these failures help them in achieving first flight?Post Kitty Hawk: What challenges did the Wright brothers face after their successful flight at Kitty Hawk? Do you feel that they were satisfied with their achievements?Create memes either digitally or by hand using rubric. The following digital resources can be used to create digital memes: memes to form a quilt/mosaic titled “First Flight Fun”Evaluation Rubric: Students will be evaluated using the rubric provided: Twitter posts of the Wrights brothers first flight using 140 characters or less.?Additional ResourcesWebsites: Wright Brothers’ glider, by Gerry Bailey and Karen Foster ................
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