The mission of the Cradle of Aviation Museum is twofold: to engage all ages in the exploration of our aerospace heritage by preserving and displaying Long Island’s contribution to air and space travel; and to inspire, motivate, and stimulate our youth to be the next generation of aerospace scientists and engineers. We achieve our mission through our growing exhibit collection and our ever expanding educational programs.
Courage Takes Flight: Trailblazing African American Aviators - Professional Development Workshop for Educators
Recommended for Educators who teach grades 2nd-8th
African Americans helped shape aviation history. Aviators like Bessie Coleman, James Banning and Hubert Julian are a few of the earliest trailblazers that paved the way for future. Cradle of Aviation staff will guide teachers to unlock some of the famous pilots past endeavors through a series of lessons, discussions and activities that will focus on their revolutionary ideas and flights. All lessons comply with the State and National Standards.
This workshop is free but reservations are required!
Please call 516-572-4066, Monday through Friday, between 10:00 am and 4:00 pm, to reserve your spot.
