Amelia Earhart Prior to Last Takeoff
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Analyzing a Photograph of Amelia Earhart
Recommended Activity
Published By:
National Archives Foundation
Historical Era:
The Great Depression and World War II (1929-1945)
Thinking Skill:
Historical Analysis & Interpretation
Bloom’s Taxonomy:
Analyzing
Grade Level:
Lower Elementary
Suggested Teaching Instructions
Using the activity questions, lead students through photograph analysis and a discussion about the details they observe in this 1930s photo of Amelia Earhart taken before her last flight. For grades K-2. Approximate time needed is 20 minutes.
As with any primary source analysis, ask students to go through the following progression, as outlined in the activity:
- Meet the document.
- Observe its parts.
- Try to make sense of it.
- Use it as historical evidence.
You may wish to draw students’ attention to the details on Amelia Earhart’s clothes, expression, the plane cockpit, and other details.
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Description
In this activity, students will answer questions to help them analyze a photograph of Amelia Earhart. They will also compare this photograph with their expectations of what a pilot looks like.