Amelia Bedelia

I chose this theme because while Nick was growing up, he constantly questioned whether there was a purpose to his life, and he wondered why he was not “normal,” like everyone else. From the ages of eight until twelve he thought about killing himself because he felt like he was such an outcast from all of his peers, and he also felt like a burden to his parents because they practically had to do everything for him. He even attempted to commit suicide by drowning himself in the bathtub. However…

Gerda Lerner was an influential figure in the development of women’s gender history since the 1960’s. She was one of the founders of women’s history and played a key role in developing women’s history curriculum. She was a rebel and didn’t believe in following the rules or conforming to society from her teenage years. In her early career she became an author and also became a national leader in the Congress of American Women where she worked with poor black women where she began to understand…

Amelia Earhart’s Disappearance Amelia Earhart was a very important woman in history. She was a role model for women and pilots all around the world. But something happened to her that has confused people and scientists for years. “July 2,1937, Amelia Earhart and Fredrick Noonan were reported missing in the Lockheed plane around Howland Island which is in the Pacific Ocean.” (1) What started out as a fun challenge for Earhart and her copilot Noonan turned into the biggest mystery we have ever…

“GET IN THE CAR!” yelled my mother and sister. This was the beginning of a three hour trip to the airport and then another three and a half hour plane ride to La Jolla, California. I was so excited for this trip, I was going somewhere new, and trying something new also… riding a plane. I was not deathly afraid of planes but I was incredibly skeptical of the entire airport and the fact that a 175,000 pound metal contraption could shoot itself into the air and continue that way for hours on…

found eye catching was the mysterious disappearance of Amelia Earhart. Many are familiar with Amelia Earhart’s accomplishments and what was known as her “last known flight”. Her plane had never landed during her journey in attempts to cross the Pacific; she mysteriously disappeared in July of 1937. Her disappearance remains a mystery to this day. I question why we are still questioning what happened…

What do you think happened to Amelia Earhart? Millions of people know the famous aviator, Amelia Earhart. But not so many people know how she died. There are multiple assumptions for what happened to Amelia Earhart and her navigator, Fred Noonan. Her first flight, in 1920 was the start of something huge. She began flying many places, like across the Atlantic to Britain, and from Hawaii to the US Mainland. These flights were the many things that made her famous. Not so long after, she had bigger…

The roaring 20s is an era known for its sustained economic prosperity and new social movements. Amelia Earhart was one of the many figures who were known in the roaring 20s for her determination in her career and for fighting for equal rights for women. Amelia Earhart was born in July 24 of 1897 in Atchison, Arkansas. Her father was an alcolic and there were always fights between him and her mother. Most of the time, Earhart's mother sent her and her older sister to her grandparents’ house.…

Amelia Earhart Whoosh! There she goes! Amelia Earhart, she was an American aviation, pioneer, author, and all around inspiration. Amelia was the first female to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Amelia broke many records, and received many awards. But how did Amelia get her start? The first time Amelia saw a plane, she was not impressed. " It was a thing of rusty wire and wood and looked not all that interesting. " Amelia explained. Amelia Earhart was born on July 24, 1897. She…

Contextual and Biographical Background In a typical military organization, fighter pilots are considered among the most challenging, stressful, and specialized positions to see combat. These aerial soldiers have uses as varied as any other military branch, often being used for things like soldier/cargo transport, air support, or direct air-to-air combat. Starting in World War I, single-seater fighter planes became more effective, and henceforth a large contributor to air victories. This trend…

Amelia Earhart, the first female aviator to fly across the Atlantic Ocean. We often hear of men setting world records or becoming successful, but rarely of the accomplishments of courageous women. Throughout her life, Amelia earned several awards such as the U.S. Distinguished Flying Cross Award. She was an example to follow for many women as she broke stereotypical boundaries and faced many challenges with bravery. Amelia Earhart not only accomplished her dreams but also overcame prejudice and…