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Wright Brothers Flight Lesson

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Wright Brothers Flight Lesson

Wright Brothers airplane illustration

✈️ Part 1: Wright Brothers Facts

1. Who were the Wright Brothers?

Two brothers who invented the first successful airplane

Two brothers who invented the car

Two brothers who invented the telephone

2. When did the Wright Brothers make their first flight?

1900

1903

1910

3. Where did the first flight take place?

Kitty Hawk

New York

California

4. Fill in the blank:

The Wright Brothers' names were Wilbur and _______________.

🔬 Part 2: Forces of Flight

5. Check all the forces that help airplanes fly:

Lift (wings push up)

Thrust (engine pushes forward)

Weight (gravity pulls down)

Drag (air resistance)

6. What makes an airplane go up in the air?

The wings create lift

The wheels spin fast

The pilot pulls a rope

7. Explain how your paper airplane flew during our activity:

✏️ Part 3: Think and Draw

8. How did the Wright Brothers' invention change people's lives?
9. Draw your own flying machine design:
10. What would you like to invent that could help people?

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