Face-to-Face Reading Collaborative Unit – Week 3
Title: Flying Free: How Bessie Coleman Took Flight
Grade Level: 3rd - 5th
Duration: 45-60 minutes
Lesson Summary:
This week, students took part in Week 3 of the Face-to-Face Reading Collaborative Unit, where they learned about Bessie Coleman, the first African American female pilot. The lesson focused on her determination, the obstacles she faced, and her impact on aviation.
We started by watching a pre-recorded reading of Flying Free: How Bessie Coleman Took Flight using iMovie. After listening to the story, students discussed her perseverance and how she overcame racial and gender barriers to achieve her dream.
Next, students rotated through two interactive stations:
Station 1: Digital Advertisement Creation
Students worked in small groups to create digital ads for Bessie Coleman’s flight school using Adobe Express. They used their creativity and teamwork skills to design posters that promoted her mission.
Station 2: Build an Airplane
Using popsicle sticks, glue, and markers, students built model airplanes similar to the ones Bessie Coleman flew. This hands-on activity gave them a fun way to connect with the lesson while exploring basic aviation concepts.
Teacher Reflection:
This lesson went really well! The students were excited to learn about Bessie Coleman and had great discussions about her achievements. They were especially interested in how she had to go to France to get her pilot’s license.
The digital ad station let them be creative and work together, while the airplane-building station gave them a fun, hands-on connection to the lesson. If I could change anything, I’d add more airplane design options to give them more variety.
Overall, the students were engaged and inspired by Bessie Coleman’s story!
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