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The Dream of Flight "The Dream of Flight presents the Wrights’ achievement and also uses some of the Library’s rarest and most significant materials to explore the notion that flight, whether fanciful or actual, historically has inspired and occupied a central place in most cultures. Drawing on the Library’s Wilbur and Orville Wright Collections as well as the complementary materials in the papers of their mentor and friend, Octave Chanute, this special display culminates in the compelling story of two motivated and inspired American bicycle mechanics single-handedly acquiring an understanding of the scientific problem of flight and aerodynamics and, through determination, courage, will, and ingenuity, teaching themselves and the world to fly." Source: The Library of Congress The Wright Brothers This in depth look at the Wright Brothers is taken from the National Park Service brochure. You can read a short history, explore the challenges they faces, read about their predecessors, and more. Source: National Park Service Map of the Wright Brothers National Memorial Explore the Wright Brothers Memorial with the help of the handy map. Source: National Park Service The Wright Brothers: 12 Seconds That Changed the World! This virtual field trip of the Wright Brothers National Memorial had four major components: eFieldTrip Journal, Virtual Visit, Submit Questions to the Experts, and Live Interactive Web Chat with the Experts Source: eField Trips The Wright Experience This excellent website has worked in conjunction with the Discovery of Flight Foundation to develop extensive materials about the Wright Brothers’ gliders, engines, and more. When you click on a subject such as the 1902 Glider you can then explore the date and design, assembly, control, and test flights related to that particular model. Source: The Wright Experience Scholarly Papers on the Wright Brothers Download any of these papers on the Wright Brothers to study more about subjects such as An Evaluation of the 1910 Wright Vertical Four Aircraft Engine, Evolution of Wright Flyer Propellers between 1903 and 1912, and more. Source: The Wright Experience Wright Brothers National Memorial: Site of the First Controlled Powered Flight A Lesson Plan This lesson plan on the Wright Brothers is part of the “Teaching with Historic Documents” program. There are links to such things as Orville Wright’s diary, maps, and extensive images. Source: NARA © Copyright 2003 by classbrain.com |