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Lesson 1: Who were the Wright brothers?

Discovering the history of the first flight through photographs and a timeline.
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Orville and Wilbur Wright

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1. Recap and recall

Before starting this unit, you might want to check that the children can recall:

  • The 'past' is time that has already happened.

  • Why we remember people from the past.

  • The meaning of the phrase 'living memory.'

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Assessment – History Y2: How did we learn to fly?
Lesson 1: Who were the Wright brothers?
Lesson 2: When was the first flight?Lesson 3: Why is Bessie Coleman significant?Lesson 4: Why is Amelia Earhart significant?Lesson 5: Why was the Moon landing special?Lesson 6: How did we learn to fly?
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Maintained by: Kapow Primary teamLast update: 2 July 2026

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