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Learning Experience: Teacher will give the students definitions of primary and secondary sources. Students will be given posters of primary and secondary sources. They will participate in a poster walk and have to determine if the poster is a primary or secondary source.

Formative Assessment: Exit Ticket

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4.H.1 Understand the role of various people, events, and ideas in shaping North Carolina.

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4.H.1.4 Summarize the role North Carolina has played in major conflicts and events throughout the history of America.

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4.H.1.5 Use primary and secondary sources to compare multiple perspectives of various

historical events in North Carolina.

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RI.4.2 Determine the main idea of a text and explain how it is supported by key details;

summarize the text.

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RL.4.6 Compare and contrast the point of view from which different stories are narrated, including the difference between first- and third-person narrations.

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W.4.2 Write informative /explanatory texts to examine a topic and convey ideas and

information clearly.

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W.4.5 Conduct short research projects that build knowledge through investigation of different aspects of a topic.

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Diversity, Perspective, Change, Innovation, Invention, Cause and Effect

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History, Tradition, Population, Settlement, Culture, Population, Equality

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1. Primary and Secondary sources show different perspectives on historical events in North Carolina

2. North Carolina has played an important role with their involvement in many events to shape the history of America

3. The history of North Carolina can be told by multiple perspectives.

4. North Carolina’s history has been changed by different cultures, populations, and traditions.

5. The Wright Brothers changed North Carolina’s history by being innovative and inventing a new creation for the population of diverse individuals.

6. The invention of the airplane changed history.

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1. What are the similarities and differences between primary and secondary sources?

2. How does someone's perspective on an event change how history was viewed?

3. How did the Wright Brothers contributions to North Carolinas history change the aspect of transportation?

4. What culture or population of people did the Wright Brothers impact with their creation?

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1. What people were icons in North Carolina history?

2. What is a primary source?

3. What is a secondary source?

4. What historical figures led to the first flying airplane?

5. What is culture?

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1. Who was the most important NC icon in the state's history?

2. What event in history shaped North Carolina the most?

3. Was there any event in North Carolina history that was bad?

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This video resource shows the flight of the first plane by the Wright Brothers. Instead of reading about it, this allows the students to visually see the event they are learning about.

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This resource helps students understand the term "First in Flight". It gives information relating to the saying and briefly explains what the Wright Brothers did.

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January's "History To-Go" box features The Wright Brothers! You can come by the museum starting Tuesday, January 4, 2022 to pick up a box (limit 2 per family). Limited supplies, so come early! You can select the links below to access the box contents if you cannot get to the museum to pick yours up!

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Perspectives and Artifacts of the Wright Brothers

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This resource gives primary and secondary sources relating to the Wright Brothers. Students will be able to view the source, determine if it is primary or secondary, and relate it to the understanding of who the Wright Brothers were.

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The Inventive Wright Brothers | Classroom Materials at the Library of Congress | Library of Congress

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curiosity. Milton Wright was a bishop in a local
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This resource is a massive collection of facts and links that describe the Wright Brothers, their invention, their background, and even their family. It also gives an immersive experience of the 3D version of their plane and a virtual tour of the Smithsonian Wright Brothers exhibit.

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The Wright brothers-you may have heard of them. But who exactly were they and what did they do?

The invention of the airplane by Wilbur and Orville Wright is one of the great stories in American history. The Wright brothers' invention not only solved a long-studied technical problem, but helped create an entirely new world.

Creating the First Heavier-Than-Air Powered Aircraft

The desire to fly is both ancient and universal. For centuries, humans took to the sky-by balloons, kites, and gliders. The Wrights took flight to the next level with the first successful heavier-than-air powered aircraft. At the center of the story of the first heavier-than-air powered flight are two talented, yet modest, Midwestern bicycle shop owners who created a world-changing technology: the Wright brothers.
Before They Were Aviators
The success of the 1903 Wright Flyer is perhaps one of the most iconic stories from American history. But how did Orville and Wilbur Wright end up as pioneering aeronautical engineers? Even before they got interested in flight, the Wrights' unique combination of engineering knowledge and skill, creative abilities, and personality traits were evident in the business pursuits they took on in the years before they began their groundbreaking aeronautical research.
About the Wrights The 1903 Wright Flyer in 3D
See the Flyer in our collection

Orville and Wilbur weren't the first in their family to participate in a historical moment. In fact, the Wright brothers' family story parallels many threads and movements in American history. Perhaps most importantly, the Wrights' family helped to shape them into the enterprising aeronautical engineers we know them as today.
Meet the entire Wright family Meet the Wright's sister, Katharine
Welcome to the Aerial Age

The Wright brothers' invention of the airplane, starting with the 1903 Wright Flyer, truly changed the world. Imagining what this new world would be like began as soon as the first airplanes took to the air in the early 1900s.
The Airplane Takes to the Battlefield
The 1909 Wright Military Flyer is the world's first military airplane. In 1908, the U.S. Army Signal Corps sought competitive bids for a two-seat observation aircraft. On June 3, 1909, the Wrights returned to Fort Myer with a new airplane to complete the trials begun in 1908, that were cut short by a crash. Satisfying all requirements, the Army purchased the airplane for $30,000, and conducted flight training with it at nearby College Park, Maryland, and at Fort Sam Houston, in San Antonio, Texas, in 1910. It was donated to the Smithsonian in 1911.
See the Wright Military Flyer in our collection How the military got its wings The Wright Brothers & The Invention of the Aerial Age Virtual Tour Can't Visit In-Person?
Take a virtual tour of the Museum's exhibition The Wright Brothers & The Invention of the Aerial Age! At the center of the story and the heart of the gallery is the original 1903 Wright Flyer, one of the most iconic artifacts in the Smithsonian's collection.
Take virtual tour Learn more about the exhibition

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Learn about the inventors of the first heavier-than-air powered aircraft.

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This resource is an article that is kid friendly and an easy read. It outlines the lives of the Wright Brothers

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It's a chilly, breezy day in December 1903. Wilbur Wright stands on the beach in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, staring at the sky above him. Soaring overhead in an airplane is his brother Orville-he's in the middle of the world's first successful piloted engine-powered airplane flight.

Today the Wright brothers are remembered as innovative engineers, and their history-making flight inspired generations of future fliers.

GROWING UP WRIGHT

The Wright brothers were interested in flying from a young age. As children in Dayton, Ohio, their favorite toy was a small helicopter-like object that was powered by a rubber band to twirl its blades. Fascinated by the toy and its mechanics, the brothers hoped to one day build a flying machine big enough to hold them both.

As young men, the brothers went into business together, first operating a printing press, then a bicycle repair shop. Eventually the duo began selling their own custom-made bicycles to customers.

But the brothers never lost their love of flying. At the time, other aircrafts such as gliders-or aircrafts without engines-did exist, but the Wrights wanted to add more power to the objects they were flying. In 1899 the brothers began experimenting with building their own aircrafts.

UP, UP, AND AWAY

In 1900 the brothers traveled from Ohio to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, to begin their flight experiments. The oceanside dunes at Kitty Hawk had regular breezes and soft, sandy landing surfaces-perfect for their studies.

The brothers first conducted tests with kites before experimenting with gliders. Both Orville and Wilbur separately piloted the gliders during their testing process.

In 1903 the brothers built an airplane called the Wright Flyer I, which featured wooden propellers the men had designed and carved themselves. The plane also had a gasoline engine.

After weeks of unsuccessful attempts, the craft-with extra fabric incorporated to increase the stiffness of the wings-took flight for 12 seconds on December 17, 1903, traveling 120 feet before landing. The plane worked! Both brothers flew the craft a few more times that day. They had flown the world's first successful piloted engine-powered airplane.

WINGS OF CHANGE

After their success in North Carolina, the Wright brothers continued to travel around the world, perfecting their craft and modifying their designs. But they did so much more, kicking off the era of modern aviation and inspiring future adventurers.

The decades following Kitty Hawk were filled with accomplishments in aviation, including the first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean and the first passenger flight. And, of course, flight didn't just stay in this world-a little over 65 years after the Wrights' famous first flight, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. The Wright brothers didn't just fly the first piloted engine-powered airplane-they created a whole new way for us to explore our world.

It's a chilly, breezy day in December 1903. Wilbur Wright stands on the beach in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, staring at the sky above him. Soaring overhead in an airplane is his brother Orville-he's in the middle of the world's first successful piloted engine-powered airplane flight.

Today the Wright brothers are remembered as innovative engineers, and their history-making flight inspired generations of future fliers.

GROWING UP WRIGHT

The Wright brothers were interested in flying from a young age. As children in Dayton, Ohio, their favorite toy was a small helicopter-like object that was powered by a rubber band to twirl its blades. Fascinated by the toy and its mechanics, the brothers hoped to one day build a flying machine big enough to hold them both.

As young men, the brothers went into business together, first operating a printing press, then a bicycle repair shop. Eventually the duo began selling their own custom-made bicycles to customers.

But the brothers never lost their love of flying. At the time, other aircrafts such as gliders-or aircrafts without engines-did exist, but the Wrights wanted to add more power to the objects they were flying. In 1899 the brothers began experimenting with building their own aircrafts.

UP, UP, AND AWAY

In 1900 the brothers traveled from Ohio to Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, to begin their flight experiments. The oceanside dunes at Kitty Hawk had regular breezes and soft, sandy landing surfaces-perfect for their studies.

The brothers first conducted tests with kites before experimenting with gliders. Both Orville and Wilbur separately piloted the gliders during their testing process.

In 1903 the brothers built an airplane called the Wright Flyer I, which featured wooden propellers the men had designed and carved themselves. The plane also had a gasoline engine.

After weeks of unsuccessful attempts, the craft-with extra fabric incorporated to increase the stiffness of the wings-took flight for 12 seconds on December 17, 1903, traveling 120 feet before landing. The plane worked! Both brothers flew the craft a few more times that day. They had flown the world's first successful piloted engine-powered airplane.

WINGS OF CHANGE

After their success in North Carolina, the Wright brothers continued to travel around the world, perfecting their craft and modifying their designs. But they did so much more, kicking off the era of modern aviation and inspiring future adventurers.

The decades following Kitty Hawk were filled with accomplishments in aviation, including the first solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean and the first passenger flight. And, of course, flight didn't just stay in this world-a little over 65 years after the Wrights' famous first flight, astronauts Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. The Wright brothers didn't just fly the first piloted engine-powered airplane-they created a whole new way for us to explore our world.

TEXT ADAPTED FROM WINGS OF CHANGE; THE BIRD MEN AND NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC CONCISE HISTORY OF SCIENCE AND INVENTION: AN ILLUSTRATED TIMELINE

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Find out how these inspiring aviators took to the skies.

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This picture book gives details about the Wright Brothers. It is a very kid friendly resource. 

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This podcast outlines the invention and tells the story of the Wright Brothers. It is a kid friendly podcast and allows the students to listen to the story instead of read about the information.

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Learn more about Orville and Wilbur Wright, the brothers who invented flight along with those who inspired them like Otto Lilienthal, the German inventor. 📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia"
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‎Bedtime History: Inspirational Stories for Kids and Families: The Wright Brothers on Apple Podcasts

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Learn more about Orville and Wilbur Wright, the brothers who invented flight along with those who inspired them like Otto Lilienthal, the German inventor. 📖 Full Text @ BedtimeHistory.org📺 YouTube👍 Facebook | Instagram🇲🇽 Spanish | "Déjame contarte la Historia" Get HelloFresh for 50% off and 15...

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Another good easy read for young learners. This book is a biographical source about the Wright Brothers and their invention.

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This video shows two interviews of people who were present at the flight of the first plane. This resource will not only help students understand the event, but it will also serve as a secondary source for them.

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Wright Brothers Interview | 1908 in Color

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This interview is from an author of a Wright Brother book. He outlines the importance of the Wright Brothers and how they changed history.

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This video encompasses what it would be like to fly the plane made by the Wright Brothers. This is a great resource for students, to show them how it was flown back then but put into the perspective of their world.

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Flying a 1902 Wright Brothers Glider in Kitty Hawk | PBS

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This news cast takes us back in history 120 to the time where the Wright Brothers changed history.

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'First in Flight': Wright brothers launched first flight 120 years ago

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This resource is a picture of the "First in Flight" license plate for North Carolina. It gives the students a visual for what they are learning.

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This photo captures the plane that was flown by The Wright Brothers. It gives them a visual of what they are learning. 

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This resource helps students understand how the airplane has changed over time. This website will help students grasp how the invention has changed history.

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The Evolution of the Commercial Airliner

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The Museum’s collection holds a variety of different airplanes which help tell the story of flight. Our collection of commercial aircraft, such as the well-known Boeing 747, help tell the history of America by air.

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The Smithsonian has an exhibit solely based on the Wright Brothers. This virtual experience allows students to immerse themselves into the museum and learn more about the brothers.

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Perspectives and Artifacts of the Wright Brothers

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The Inventive Wright Brothers | Classroom Materials at the Library of Congress | Library of Congress

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Jump to: Background Suggestions for Teachers Additional Resources Background Wilbur and Orville Wright’s parents, Milton and Susan
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curiosity. Milton Wright was a bishop in a local
church and he traveled exten…

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Students will watch the "First in Flight" video. Then, students will be given a link to research the evolution of the airplane.

Formative Assessment: Students will create a visual timeline of the airplane.

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The Evolution of the Commercial Airliner

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This resource gives an outline of the Wright Brothers life. It will help the students participate in learned experience #3. Not only will it give them information on the topic, it will allow the students to practice their reading comprehension.

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The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright, had two older brothers, Reuchlin (1861-1920) and Lorin (1862-1939), and a younger sister Katharine (1874-1929). They were the children of Bishop Milton Wright (1828-1917) and Susan Catherine (Koerner) Wright (1831-1889). Wilbur Wright was born near Millville, Indiana on April 16, 1867. Orville Wright was born at 7 Hawthorn Street in Dayton, Ohio, August 19, 1871.

Their father settled the family in Dayton, where he was editor of a newspaper published by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. His various jobs as a minister in that church led to the family moving frequently, but they didn't sell the house on 7 Hawthorn Street, and kept returning.

The Wright house provided an excellent setting for the children's intellectual and creative development. Orville wrote of his childhood: "We were lucky enough to grow up in an environment where there was always much encouragement to children to pursue intellectual interests; to investigate whatever aroused curiosity."

One activity Bishop Wright initiated was for debates in which two family members would each defend one side, then switch and defend the other side. The house had two libraries: Books on theology in the bishop's study, while the downstairs library had a large and diverse collection. Reading in the family library played a big role in the development of the Wright brothers' interest in flight.

In 1878, when Orville and Wilbur were ages 7 and 11, their father brought them a toy "helicopter." It was based on an invention by French aeronautical pioneer Alphonse Penaud. Made of cork, bamboo, and paper, with a rubber band to twirl its twin blades, it was a little bigger than an adult's hand. They later said this sparked their interest in flight. During the next few years, Wilbur and Orville tried to build these themselves, but the bigger they made them the less well they flew. Somewhat discouraged, the brothers turned to kites.

The family moved from Richmond, Indiana back to Dayton in June 1884, less than a month before Wilbur would have graduated from high school. The next year he attended Central High School in Dayton for additional studies, in Greek and trigonometry.

During the winter of 1885-1886, Wilbur was hit in the face with a hockey stick while playing an ice-skating game, resulting in his losing his front teeth. The injury did not seem particularly serious, at least at first. But Wilbur, who had been athletic and healthy until then, began to be withdrawn. As the Bishop later said, "In his nineteenth year when playing a game on skates at an artificial lake at the Soldier's Home near Dayton, Ohio, a bat accidentally flew out of the hand of a young man... and struck Wilbur, knocking him down, but not injuring him much. A few weeks later, he began to be affected with nervous palpitations of the heart, which precluded the realization of the former idea of his parents, of giving him a course in Yale College." Wilbur remained homebound for the next four years, possibly suffering as much from depression as from his vaguely-defined heart disorder. Wilbur cared for his mother Susan during this time, who was dying from tuberculosis. He also read extensively from the family library.

In 1889, with Wilbur's help, Orville designed and built a printing press, and the brothers began publishing a weekly and then a daily paper. In 1892 they opened a bicycle shop, and in 1896 started manufacturing their own brand. Orville invented a self-oiling wheel hub. That year German aviator Otto Lilienthal died in a glider crash, but his pioneering work showed that manned flight was feasible. French aviation researcher Octave Chanute collected data and brought together young aviators to experiment with gliders on the sand dunes at the Lake Michigan shore. The Wright brothers interest in flight was renewed, and they set about to learn everything they could about the subject, gathering and reading whatever they could, and later designing experiments of their own.

To provide adequate lift for large gliders, the Wright brothers needed to find a place with more wind than was typical anywhere near Dayton. In November 1899, Wilbur wrote to Willis L. Moore, Chief of the U.S. Weather Bureau, asking about high wind conditions throughout the country. The first rural place on the list Moore sent back was Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. During the years 1900, 1901, and 1902, Orville and Wilbur experimented at Kitty Hawk with kites, gliders, and a wind tunnel they built to test wing design. The Wright brothers developed the first effective airplane, and made the historic first airplane flight in 1903.

In 1905, the Wright brothers built an airplane that could fly for more than half an hour at a time. In 1908 Orville made the world's first flight of over one hour at Fort Myer, Virginia, in a demonstration for the U.S. army, which subsequently made the Wright planes the world's first military airplanes. That same year Wilbur made over 100 flights near Le Mans, France; the longest one, on Dec. 31, a record flight: 2 hours, 19 minutes.

The brothers never married. Wilbur Wright died at age 45 of typhoid. Orville Wright died of a heart attack at age 77.

May 30, 1912

This morning at 3:15, Wilbur passed away, aged 45 years, 1 month, and 14 days. A short life, full of consequences. An unfailing intellect, imperturbable temper, great self-reliance and as great modesty, seeing the right clearly, pursuing it steadily, he lived and died.

- from the Diary of Bishop Milton Wright

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Wright brothers: Wilbur and Orville Wright

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A brief biography of the Wright brothers: Wilbur and Orville Wright, inventors of the airplane; photographs.

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The students will receive a printed copy of the Wright Brothers biography. The teacher will read as the students follow along. After reading, the students will participate in a Jeopardy game to test their knowledge about what they read.

Formative Assessment: Playing the game

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The Wright brothers, Orville and Wilbur Wright, had two older brothers, Reuchlin (1861-1920) and Lorin (1862-1939), and a younger sister Katharine (1874-1929). They were the children of Bishop Milton Wright (1828-1917) and Susan Catherine (Koerner) Wright (1831-1889). Wilbur Wright was born near Millville, Indiana on April 16, 1867. Orville Wright was born at 7 Hawthorn Street in Dayton, Ohio, August 19, 1871.

Their father settled the family in Dayton, where he was editor of a newspaper published by the Church of the United Brethren in Christ. His various jobs as a minister in that church led to the family moving frequently, but they didn't sell the house on 7 Hawthorn Street, and kept returning.

The Wright house provided an excellent setting for the children's intellectual and creative development. Orville wrote of his childhood: "We were lucky enough to grow up in an environment where there was always much encouragement to children to pursue intellectual interests; to investigate whatever aroused curiosity."

One activity Bishop Wright initiated was for debates in which two family members would each defend one side, then switch and defend the other side. The house had two libraries: Books on theology in the bishop's study, while the downstairs library had a large and diverse collection. Reading in the family library played a big role in the development of the Wright brothers' interest in flight.

In 1878, when Orville and Wilbur were ages 7 and 11, their father brought them a toy "helicopter." It was based on an invention by French aeronautical pioneer Alphonse Penaud. Made of cork, bamboo, and paper, with a rubber band to twirl its twin blades, it was a little bigger than an adult's hand. They later said this sparked their interest in flight. During the next few years, Wilbur and Orville tried to build these themselves, but the bigger they made them the less well they flew. Somewhat discouraged, the brothers turned to kites.

The family moved from Richmond, Indiana back to Dayton in June 1884, less than a month before Wilbur would have graduated from high school. The next year he attended Central High School in Dayton for additional studies, in Greek and trigonometry.

During the winter of 1885-1886, Wilbur was hit in the face with a hockey stick while playing an ice-skating game, resulting in his losing his front teeth. The injury did not seem particularly serious, at least at first. But Wilbur, who had been athletic and healthy until then, began to be withdrawn. As the Bishop later said, "In his nineteenth year when playing a game on skates at an artificial lake at the Soldier's Home near Dayton, Ohio, a bat accidentally flew out of the hand of a young man... and struck Wilbur, knocking him down, but not injuring him much. A few weeks later, he began to be affected with nervous palpitations of the heart, which precluded the realization of the former idea of his parents, of giving him a course in Yale College." Wilbur remained homebound for the next four years, possibly suffering as much from depression as from his vaguely-defined heart disorder. Wilbur cared for his mother Susan during this time, who was dying from tuberculosis. He also read extensively from the family library.

In 1889, with Wilbur's help, Orville designed and built a printing press, and the brothers began publishing a weekly and then a daily paper. In 1892 they opened a bicycle shop, and in 1896 started manufacturing their own brand. Orville invented a self-oiling wheel hub. That year German aviator Otto Lilienthal died in a glider crash, but his pioneering work showed that manned flight was feasible. French aviation researcher Octave Chanute collected data and brought together young aviators to experiment with gliders on the sand dunes at the Lake Michigan shore. The Wright brothers interest in flight was renewed, and they set about to learn everything they could about the subject, gathering and reading whatever they could, and later designing experiments of their own.

To provide adequate lift for large gliders, the Wright brothers needed to find a place with more wind than was typical anywhere near Dayton. In November 1899, Wilbur wrote to Willis L. Moore, Chief of the U.S. Weather Bureau, asking about high wind conditions throughout the country. The first rural place on the list Moore sent back was Kitty Hawk, North Carolina. During the years 1900, 1901, and 1902, Orville and Wilbur experimented at Kitty Hawk with kites, gliders, and a wind tunnel they built to test wing design. The Wright brothers developed the first effective airplane, and made the historic first airplane flight in 1903.

In 1905, the Wright brothers built an airplane that could fly for more than half an hour at a time. In 1908 Orville made the world's first flight of over one hour at Fort Myer, Virginia, in a demonstration for the U.S. army, which subsequently made the Wright planes the world's first military airplanes. That same year Wilbur made over 100 flights near Le Mans, France; the longest one, on Dec. 31, a record flight: 2 hours, 19 minutes.

The brothers never married. Wilbur Wright died at age 45 of typhoid. Orville Wright died of a heart attack at age 77.

May 30, 1912

This morning at 3:15, Wilbur passed away, aged 45 years, 1 month, and 14 days. A short life, full of consequences. An unfailing intellect, imperturbable temper, great self-reliance and as great modesty, seeing the right clearly, pursuing it steadily, he lived and died.

- from the Diary of Bishop Milton Wright

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Students will take watch two interviews related to the Wright Brothers first flight of their plane. They will compare and contrast using a Venn Diagram the perspectives of the two people.

Formative Assessment: Venn Diagram

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Wright Brothers Interview | 1908 in Color

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The students will immerse themselves in two different types of field trips. First, they will go on a flight with the plane that the brothers took. Second, they will go to the Smithsonian exhibit.

Formative Assessment: Class discussion about what they learned and what they enjoyed.

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Flying a 1902 Wright Brothers Glider in Kitty Hawk | PBS

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The students will research The Wright Brothers on their own or with a partner using the multiple links and books. This will span over two days as it is going to serve as their baseline for the final project.

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Students will take all of their research and create an infographic of their choice. They are to choose between a poster, a slideshow presentation, or a brochure. The students should use pictures, quotes, and information to show the brothers contributions to North Carolina history.