About This Lesson
In this engaging high school history lesson, students explore the 1924 first flight around the world, focusing on the people, technological challenges, and the historical significance of the achievement. Through class discussions and video analysis, students will delve into the broader geopolitical implications and evolving historical narratives. The lesson concludes with an extension activity where students critically analyze the role of nationalism and propaganda in early aviation, creating their own propaganda posters or speeches to reflect the era's promotion of national pride and technological advancement.
