Series: Curiosity Kit: American Aviation History

Curiosity Kits inspire exploration and learning of history through place. These multi-piece resources include articles that explore historic places and provide educational activities for life-long learners. This kit focuses on the history of American aviation with a focus on the contributions of women and African Americans.

• Article 1: Learning From Aviation Technology Innovation

  Use these education activities to learn more about early flight in America. Read more

• Article 2: Learning From Black Aviation Pioneers

  

  Use this article to explore and research the history of African American pilots and their contributions to the field. Read more

• Article 3: Learning from Women in Aviation

  

  This article featured educational activities about women aviators. Do some research and learn more about how women shaped the history of aviation. Read more

• Article 4: Places of Women in Aviation

  

  Even in the earliest days of aviation, women were not content to sit on the sidelines. They wanted to fly. This article features some of the historic places associated with a few brave women pilots. Discover their stories and learn about the challenges they overcame to pursue their careers as aviators. Read more