The U.S. Air Force offers young people the opportunity to work as satellite operators. Following the presentations, have students consider the impact and importance of President Truman's executive order, and whether racial attitudes have changed in the military since the Revolutionary War. Describe the process of landing the F-18 Hornet. Use this segment to have your students learn about the history of U.S. military aviation. Divide your class into five groups and have each group prepare a multimedia presentation about the role of planes in either WWI, WWII, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, or the Gulf War.
Students can begin their research at the last two links below.
Have students consider how technological developments have changed the role of planes in combat. Have students present their research and discuss. Give an example. Group students and refer them to the last two links below to prepare lessons on a similar subject using different teaching methods, including the Socratic method. After students present their lessons, have them discuss the pros and cons of each approach.