LEARNING OBJECTIVES

Read about a teen who is pursuing his passion for aviation while fighting stereotypes; learn about aviation history and the legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen.

HEALTH ED STANDARDS

NHES 6: Demonstrate the ability to use goal-setting skills to enhance health.

CASEL: Self-awareness

KEY VOCAB

cockpit

simulator

aviation

Lesson Plan: Flying High

Caleb Smith, 18, learned how to fly planes before he could drive a car.

PREPARING TO READ

Before you read the article “Flying High,” ask your students the following pre-reading questions:

What is aviation, and what can teens do if they want to pursue it as a career?

READING AND DISCUSSION

  • Have your students read the article “Flying High” independently; read the article out loud to them; or have students partner-read the article out loud.
  • After they’ve read the article, revisit the pre-reading questions. Have their answers changed?

BUILDING COMPREHENSION

Check students’ comprehension of and engagement with the story with the following assessment tools:

  • Comprehension Quiz and Vocabulary Review

EXPANDING SEL OPPORTUNITIES

Continue the learning journey with the following extension activity:

In START WITH YOUR PASSION, have students use the prompts in the skills sheet to reflect on something they are passionate about. Encourage them to think about hobbies or activities that they truly enjoy or get excited about, such as sports, drawing, or helping others. Then have them research three different careers that involve that passion. When students have finished, have them share what they learned about turning their passion into a career.

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