Describe the Wright brothers' first successful flight in 1903. Include the date, the pilot, and how far the plane traveled.

On December 17, 1903, Orville Wright piloted the Wright Flyer for 12 seconds, traveling 120 feet.

What did the Wright brothers do to improve their glider designs after their initial tests in Kitty Hawk?

They built a wind tunnel and tested different wing designs.

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I can describe the Wright brothers' contributions to flight.

Orville and Wilbur Wright are famous for inventing the first successful heavier than air aircraft.

The Wright brothers experimented with gliders in Kitty Hawk, North Carolina because it had strong winds and sandy beaches.

In 1903, Orville Wright piloted the Wright Flyer for the first successful flight that lasted twelve seconds.

This lesson includes 9 practice questions to reinforce learning.

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1. What were the Wright brothers best known for?

2. What inspired the Wright brothers to become interested in flight?

3. Why did the Wright brothers choose Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, as the location to test their gliders?

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