...Amelia Earhart was born on July 24, 1897, in Kansas. She was a nurse’s aide in World War I, where “she developed a strong admiration for aviators, spending much of her free time watching the Royal Flying Corps practicing at the airfield nearby” (“Amelia Earhart"). In 1920, she went on a ten minute plane ride in Long Beach and decided she wanted to learn how to fly (“Amelia Earhart"). She wanted to be “the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic” (Grossman). Amelia Earhart and Fred Noonan, her flying partner, set out on June 1, 1937, to accomplish that goal. By June 29, approximately 22,000 miles of their trip had been completed when they stopped in New Guinea for repairs (“Amelia Earhart"). They were supposed to land on Howland Island to...
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...In 1937, the disappearance of Amelia Earhart during her circumnavigation attempt rattled the world. With Fred Noonan as her navigator and a reputation as an outstanding pilot, Earhart was expected to once again break records with this flight. Nearing the last stop before America, at a small landing strip on Howland Island, Noonan anticipated trouble (Haugen 90). After being unable to locate the Itasca, the U.S. Naval ship deployed outside Howland Island to help guide Noonan, Earhart radios in: “We must be on you but cannot see you but gas is running low. Been unable to reach you by radio” (qtd. in Pelt 196). When Earhart’s plane never reached Howland Island and was undiscovered in searches of the surrounding area, the mystery began about where Earhart really disappeared to. After being tortured by Japan and repatriated to America, the life of Earhart under the alias Irene Craigmile offers closure to this conundrum. To prove that Amelia Earhart survived her flight and did not perish as many were led to believe, the Mili Atoll theory is placed in the center of...
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...What evidence, if any, does Robin Seeley have that the periwinkles of Appledore Island vary in the thickness of their shells? If there is not any, what evidence is missing? (1 point) Seeley was able to collect the shell thickness datas from 1871 when there were no green crabs and datas from 1982 to 1984. Seeley could find the snail shells varied in thickness. What evidence does Seeley have that shell thickness is heritable? If there is not any, what evidence is missing? (Again, think carefully.) (1 point) Seeley was not able to find the evidence that the shell thickness is heritable. However, she could have breeded the snails over several generations and see compare the shell thickness of parents and their offsprings. What evidence does Seeley have that snails with thick shells are more likely to survive than snails with thin shells? If there is not any, what evidence is missing? (Think carefully.) (1 point) Seeley found out the snails with thicker shells are better at protecting themselves from the crabs. Seeley could find out crabs can break and eat the snails with thinner shells more easily. However, the crabs struggled a lot to break the snails with thicker shells. In plain English, what biological question are you investigating with this experiment (not what is the hypothesis)? (1 point) Between thin shelled and thick shelled snails, which type of snail would survive more in 60 days period? What is your null hypothesis? What is your alternative...
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...Have you ever heard of Amelia Earhart? The earliest time I had ever become aware of her is in elementary school because I had read a biography of her life. Recently, my mother has shown me a video concerning a new conspiracy theory of how she disappeared. I became interested in Amelia because she had been a female pilot and not a great deal of women did that in her time considering that it was thought of to be a “man’s sport.” I admire her for reasons such as, she was one of the few women that honestly took the challenge of stepping out of their comfort zone to accomplish such a thing that most individuals only thought was for men, flying. Amelia Earhart influenced many people, not just by flying, but by how she was one of the women to do something only men did; she influenced women, children from broken homes, and pilots in the generations to come....
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...The Adventures of Amelia Earhart Could you imagine being the most well known female aviator to this day? That is what Amelia Earhart is known for. She never imagined that she would be capable of accomplishing the achievements that she would soon set her heart to. Earhart learned from a young age that she loved to fly; The seat of a plane was her second home. She was extremely adventurous, and well known for her courage. while she developed a love for flying, she completed a plethora of solo, and accompanied flights. Amelia Earhart had always been known for being adventurous. She loved going on adventures by herself and making new discoveries (Briand xi). She was smart, and could do work that most grown men were not able to do (Briand xv)....
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...Have you ever wondered what it would be like to fly, Amelia Earhart is the person that inspires me because she tried so hard to fly and achieve her goal. She was born in Atchison Kansas on July 24. She wanted to fly so much she asked her father to investigate the price for flying lessons, later to find out that local pilots charge $1,000 to teach a student to fly. The price did not stop Amelia she really wanted to fly and she did she became the first woman to fly solo across the Atlantic Ocean in 1928. (Shore pg. 37-38) Amelia was very determined, she was also very successful she wanted to fly and she did, she was not only the first woman to fly across the Atlantic Ocean she was also the first to fly solo from Hawaii to the U.S. Mainland....
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...INTERVIEW TRANSCRIPT Q: Why did you choose to become a pilot, or did you originally dream to become a pilot? A: Well, when I was your age, yeah, probably even younger, whenever I see airplanes, you know, because my mom used to go abroad when I was small and then, so, when she's away and whenever I see airplanes in the sky, people say I usually point to that plane and then I guess, probably that's why I wanted to become a pilot, to go to places because I can see pictures of her in other countries, nice places, probably that's why I wanted to become one. Q: What are the requirements to pilot school? A: Requirements. In the first place, I got mine when I joined the Air Force, so in my experience, I can say that in the Air Force, at first, you must be commissioned officer—that is a lieutenant—then you must be able to pass a competitive examination, then you must also pass a rigid medical exam, and after that you must finish the two-year flying training in the Airforce. In the civilian world, I think, the requirement in the cilivian world, you must have a four-year college degree, preferably something that is technical but it doesn't actually matter, but it's—it would be better if you would have a technical college degree, and after that, you must be at least eighteen years old, and you must also get a student pilot license [at] the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines and you must also secure a Class1 medical exam, so that's the requirement to become a pilot here in the Philippines...
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...State Fair in 1908. The biplane she saw had double wings. It was made of wire, wood, and oiled canvas. It resembled to a large box kite. Soon, Amelia took her first airplane ride with a famous record-setting pilot, Frank Hawks. On her 24th birthday, July 24, 1922, her mother and sister helped her buy Kinner Canary, a bright yellow biplane. Amelia watched from the sidelines as famous aviators took the challenge of long-distance flights. In 1927, Charles Lindbergh became the first person to fly alone across the Atlantic. Then, inspired by Charles Lindbergh Amelia became the first women to fly across the Atlantic. Then after other flights, Amelia decided to fly around the world. Amelia spent many months planning her adventure. This flight was 27,000 miles. She had to be very careful. Her plan was to begin by leaving Oakland and fly to Honolulu. From Honolulu, Amelia would fly to Howland Island. Howland Island was in the central Pacific, making it hard to find without professional equipment. From Howland Island, they would fly to Port Darwin. Port Darwin is in northern Australia. Then they would go to Africa by way of Saudi Arabia. Then her and her navigator would cross the south Atlantic to Brazil and fly...
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...When people think about aviation in America one person always comes to mind, Amelia Earhart. She developed a desire for aviation that went far beyond that of a hobby. She established a new way of thinking when it came to women pilots. She achieved many accomplishments in her lifetime from going to college, writing books, developing a fashion trend of flight clothes, to being the first woman to fly solo over the Atlantic. Amelia Earhart,the first and most famous female pilot, attained her goals through bravery, courage, strength, and perseverance. Amelia Earhart was born on July 24, 1897 in Atchison, kansas. Earhart was named after two of her grandmothers because it is a tradition to name at least one of any of their children that are a girl...
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...` Bessie Coleman was the first African American pilot. Also known as “Brave Bessie” or “Queen Bess,” she performed spectacular stunts at air shows, and didn’t allow racism to slow her down. As well as breaking down racial discrimination barriers, she also broke down gender barriers, as she was also the world’s first black, female pilot. Born in Atlanta, Texas on January 26, 1892, she was tenth out of thirteen children to George and Susan Coleman, who were both sharecroppers. Coleman was two years old when her father moved them to Waxahachie, Texas, where her parents had two more daughters. Her father left the family in 1901, so her mother and two older brothers went out to work, leaving Bessie to take care of the rest of her siblings...
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...Have you ever wondered what actually happened in Amelia Earhart’s last flight? Well, many have theories but some of the most common theories would suggest that the flight around the world was simply a cover-up for a spy mission, commissioned by President Roosevelt to determine what the Japanese were doing in the Pacific or that she and Fred Noonan, her flight crewmen, weren't merely swallowed up by the Pacific Ocean, but however captured by the Japanese. No evidence to support either of those or any other theory for that matter has ever been established (1). Amelia Earhart (1897-1939) was an American woman aviation pioneer and the finest in woman’s early supporting for equal rights. She was an incredibly intellectual female; entered the seventh grade at the age of twelve, which lead her through her life from childhood to her disappearance on 2 July 1937 (2). Because of her many accomplishments, her capability to always have passion and persistence in aviation and life, and her aptitude to encourage others, Amelia should be admired. The main reason that Amelia should be admired is for her various accomplishments that lead to her success. On October 22, 1922, Amelia set the world record for female pilots at an altitude of 14,000 feet in a Kinner Airster biplane (2). Although she was only a passenger in a plane flown by Wilmer Stutz and Louis Gordon, she became the first woman to fly across the Atlantic nonstop on June 17 and 18, 1928 (3). For accomplishing this flight she was...
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...Nick Vujicic Imagine getting through your busy day without hands or feet. Picture your life without the ability to walk, care for your basic needs, or even embrace those you love. Meet Nicholas Vujicic (pronounced VOO-yee-cheech). Without any medical explanation or warning, Nick was born in 1982 in Melbourne, Australia, without arms and legs. Three sonograms failed to reveal complications. And yet, the Vujicic family was destined to cope with both the challenge and blessing of raising a son who refused to allow his physical condition to limit his lifestyle. The early days were difficult. Throughout his childhood, Nick not only dealt with the typical challenges of school and adolescence, but he also struggled with depression and loneliness. Nick constantly wondered why he was different than all the other kids. He questioned the purpose of life, or if he even had a purpose. According to Nick, the victory over his struggles, as well as his strength and passion for life today, can be credited to his faith in God. His family, friends and the many people he has encountered along the journey have inspired him to carry on, as well. Since his first speaking engagement at age 19, Nick has traveled around the world, sharing his story with millions, sometimes in stadiums filled to capacity, speaking to a range of diverse groups such as students, teachers, young people, business professionals and church congregations of all sizes. Today this dynamic young evangelist has accomplished more...
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...A Little Princess (1995) I chose the movie ‘A Little Princess’ because it showed the perseverance of a little girl during her darkest times. She was faced with a disastrous situation, yet it did not change who she was, a kind and gentle person. Synopsis The movie takes place during World War 1. The main protagonist, Sara Crewe, is a fun-loving and kind hearted little girl who loved to hear stories. She grew up in India but was later enrolled in a seminary for girls in New York when her father, Captain Crew, decided to fight for British in WW1. He was quite wealthy and made sure that Sara would not have any sort of discomfort. Many other students liked Sara and her exciting stories, while others grew jealous over her popularity. The seminary’s headmistress, Miss Minchin, is very intolerant and narrow-minded. One day Sara gets the news that her father died in the battle and all his wealth and estate is seized by the government. Miss Minchin forces Sara to be a servant along with the other servant girl, Becky. Sara still continues being who she was. When taunted by her headmistress, she firmly said she believed that ‘every girl is a princess’. In the end, we find out that Sara’s father didn’t die but had severe amnesia and temporary blindness. When he regained his memory, he came for Sara. Miss Minchin got kicked out off the seminary and became a chimney sweep, working under a boy whom she mistreated in the past. Topic I am interested in learning about social inequality and...
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...Invention of Wings. Sarah Moore Grimké, was born November 26th, 1792. Her sister, Angelina Emily Grimké, was born February 20th, 1805, 13 years after. At an early age, Sarah was able to acquire the title of the Godmother of Angelina, and instilled anti-slavery and feminist ideals in her from a young age. As Sarah became more distant with her level of education, she began making small trips to Philadelphia, and gained interest in a movement/religion dubbed the ‘Society of Friends.’ Otherwise known as the ‘Quakers.’ They believed in the progress of God through an experimental view, through science, and questioning the biblical works. And talk about an ‘Inner Light’ or the belief of god’s existence in one’s body. After several small trips,...
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...Do you know who was the first African American woman to fly a plane? Or who was the first American to receive an international pilot’s license? That person is Bessie Coleman. In this report, I will talk about Bessie Coleman, her life and family, the obstacles she faced, the influence she made on the civil rights era, and the legacy that she left. Bessie Coleman was born on January 26, 1892 in Atlanta, Texas. She was one of thirteen other children to Susan and George Coleman. When she was a toddler, her father, half African American, half Native American, left for Oklahoma Indian territory in search of better opportunities. Her mother refused to go with him, and so he left for Oklahoma alone. When Coleman turned two, her family moved to Waxahachie, Texas, where she lived until she was 23. Her family was poor and her mother supported the entire family by taking in laundry and ironing and when the children were old enough, they would pick cotton in the fields or babysit their siblings. Bessie Coleman started school when she was six. Her school was a one room wooden shack that was a four mile walk from her house. She went to that school until she graduated from 8th grade. Then, with her savings, and some of her mother’s, she was able to pay for one semester’s tuition at the Oklahoma Colored Agricultural and Normal University. Once her semester was up, she went back home and worked as a laundress until 1915. Bessie Coleman’s life, especially as being an African American, did not...
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