February 2026

Up in the Air With Ida

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Learning Objective:

Children will discover how Ida Van Smith followed her dreams to become a pilot and helped others follow their dreams.

 

Social Studies Focus:

Black History Month

 

Page 4 Skill:

read a timeline

 

Vocabulary:

inspired, aviation, cockpit

 

CCSS:

RI.2.1 key details; RI.2.5 use text features; SL.2.1 collaborative conversations; L.2.6 use acquired vocabulary

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