Welcome to Our History of Air Travel Homeschool History Course

Getting Started with Our History of Air Travel Homeschool History Course

History of Air Travel homeschool history lessons introduce students to the history of man’s attempts to fly. From da Vinci’s sketches to exploring space, students will meet the brave men and women who piloted balloons, gliders, airships, fighter planes, jets, rockets, and more.

Overview

• 5 units
• Includes World Book eBook Library links and worksheets
• Grades: 5-6

Supplies Needed

Corresponding lessons on SchoolhouseTeachers.com; 3-ring binder for notetaking and research

What to Do

Go to Class Lessons and download the lesson plan and lessons file. Start with the Day 1 assignment. Follow the instructions each day on the lesson plan and check them off when completed.

More About This History of Air Travel Homeschool History Course

The five homeschool history units in this History of Air Travel course include printable worksheets to accompany each section. History topics covered include:

• At Home in the Sky: Read about the daring airplane pilots that became known as “barnstormers,” the destruction of the Hindenburg airship, and the invention of jet airplanes, helicopters, and other types of aircraft.
• Beyond the Sky: Read about the invention of liquid-fuel rockets, the history of human space travel, and the accomplishments of NASA space missions to the moon, Mars, and beyond.
• The Early Days of Flight: Explore how the dream of flying became a reality. This book includes ancient stories of flying, pictures of “flying machine” ideas created by Leonardo da Vinci and others, and the story of how the hot air balloon became the first real “flying machine” in 1783.
• The First True Fliers: Explore the history of human flight, from the early days of balloons, airships, and gliders to the pioneering flight of the Wright brothers in 1903.
• War in the Air: Read about the role of military aircraft during World War I and World War II. This book includes profiles of famous “ace” pilots, colorful pictures of fighter planes, and a vivid description of the German aerial assault on Britain during World War II.