Heritage Lessons
CAP is dedicated to enriching an organizational culture that celebrates the communities woven through our collective missions. On this page, you’ll find sample Civil Air Patrol lessons and resources that showcase the legacy of pioneering aviators who set the path for the next generation of STEM leaders in aviation, cyber, and space exploration.
Tuskegee Airmen Middle School Book
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The book features the historical legacy of the Tuskegee Airmen, their varied careers in aviation, and associated STEM activities to engage the learner is an online product found in the CAP member portal, eServices/Aerospace Education/AE Downloads and Resources.
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A sample lesson about General Chappie James is found HERE.
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Check out CAP's vintage Chappie James booklet HERE.
Women in Aviation:
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CAP's Women in Aviation, Vols I and II, history and model plane building lessons, are available for download in CAP's member portal, eServices/Aerospace Education/AE Downloads and Resources.
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See sample lesson, Women in Aviation Volume I, Lesson 5- Katherine Cheung, first U.S. female Asian-American pilot
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See sample lesson from Vol II: Lesson 1- Emily Howell Warner, first woman permanent pilot of a scheduled U.S. passenger airline.
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See video of Barrier-Breaking Pilot, Emily Howell Warner made upon her death, July 26, 2020, at age 80.