Bessie Coleman: Aviation Pioneer and Barrier Breaker

Bessie Coleman: Aviation Pioneer and Barrier Breaker

Bessie Coleman: Aviation Pioneer and Barrier Breaker

Explore how Bessie Coleman became the first African American and Native American woman pilot and the early aviation context she navigated.

Bessie Coleman: Aviation Pioneer and Barrier Breaker

Price

$20.35per class

$20.35

per week

Level
Beginner
Ages
11–17
Duration
55 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
1

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Class Experience

In this three-lesson class, students follow Bessie Coleman's life from her upbringing in the segregated United States to learning to fly in France and returning as a pioneering aviator. Using photographs, newspaper articles, maps, and historical accounts, learners study early aviation, barnstorming, the racial and gender barriers she faced, and how she used her fame to inspire others.

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe Bessie Coleman's early life and the challenges she faced

  • Explain early aviation developments relevant to her career

  • Analyze racial and gender barriers and how she overcame them

  • Evaluate the significance of her achievement as a pioneering pilot

  • Interpret primary sources such as photos, newspaper accounts, and records

Meet Your Instructor

Ms. Sonali Bajpai

Minecraft & History Educator

6+ Years

Teaching Experience

5000+

Students Taught

All age groups

Preferred Ages

A passionate educator who blends interactive game-based learning with history, helping kids build confidence while exploring cultures and civilizations through creative projects.

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