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Black Wings: African American Pioneer Aviators
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Students examine photographic portraits and biographies to learn about the history of African Americans in the field of aviation. This set of four lessons is divided into grades K–2, 3–5, 6–8, and 9–12. The students portray the aviators in drawing, painting, or writing.

Black Wings: African American Pioneer Aviators Download Lesson and Materials for grades K–2
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Download Lesson and Materials for grades 3–5
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Download Lesson and Materials for grades 6–8
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Download Lesson and Materials for grades 9–12
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These lessons are produced by the Smithsonian Center for Education and Museum Studies. Teachers may duplicate the materials for educational purposes.

Development of this lesson plan was sponsored by Target.

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