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Looking Closely: Amelia Earhart

Look closely at this photograph of Amelia Earhart taken over 80 years ago in the 1930s. Observe the details in the photo and think about what they reveal to you.

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Meet the photo

Quickly scan the photo. What do you notice first?

What else do you see?

Is the photo?

Black and White

Color

Is there a caption?

Yes

If so, what does the caption tell you?

Observe its parts

What you see in the photo.

People

Objects

Both

What are the people doing in the photo?

What are the objects used for in the photo?

Write two words that describe the photo.

Try to make sense of it

Who do you think took this photo?

Where do you think this photo was taken?

List something that helps you prove where it was taken.

Why do you think the photo was taken?

How does this photo compare to modern times?

Use it as historical evidence

Where do you think you could find out more information about the people or objects in the photo?

When you're done

Based on the photo, what do you think Amelia Earhart’s job was?
What clues from the photo help support your idea?

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Meet the photo

Observe its parts

Try to make sense of it

Use it as historical evidence

When you're done

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