DAY 2: UP IN THE AIR
Activity 1: Flying Solo [4 points]
Jean Batten was a famous aviator (pilot) who was born in Rotorua, New Zealand in 1909. In the 1930s she made several record-breaking solo flights (on her own) across the world. In fact, she was the first person to fly solo from England to New Zealand - a huge achievement! She also flew a number of long solo flights between England and Australia/Brazil. When she flew, she always took a silk dress with her so that she could look beautiful at the parties she attended upon her arrival.
Amelia Earhart was an American aviator who lived at about the same time as Jean Batten. Like Jean, she also flew solo. In fact, she was the first female aviator to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. She flew all the way from Canada to Northern Ireland on her own without stopping. In 1937, Amelia Earhart attempted to circumnavigate (go right around) the world. Unfortunately, the flight ended in tragedy when she disappeared near Howland Island, about halfway between Australia and Hawaii. She was never found.
Bula Vinaka Lukas,
ReplyDeleteIts me Christopher.
Your similarities and differences are great.
But what are the countries they flew to?
How many world records does Amelia Earhart have compared to Jean Batten?
Who do you think has accomplished more?
Besides that your doing amazing!
Nga Mihi
Christopher
Malo Lelei Lukas,
ReplyDeleteWow!, I really love your DLO of the Similarities and Differences, I really liked it how you have used images of Amelia Earhart and Jean Batten. Your similarities and differences are great.
Which Aviator is your favourite? And why?
You are doing fantastic,
Keep up the amazing work!
Kia Ora Lukas,
ReplyDeleteWell done for creating an attractive and very informative poster about Jean Batten and Amelia Earhart. I knew they were flying planes around the same time but did you know that some of their major achievements happened within only years of each other. I can’t imagine how scary it must have been to fly solo in a plane for those distances. The planes were very different to the planes we have now and I’m glad our planes are safer now. Have you ever been in a plane anywhere? I actually went to Sydney this year in Australia, it was my first time visiting another country. The plane ride was exciting as first but got boring quickly!
Keep up the awesome work!
Blog ya later,
Dani