Bessie Coleman: A Pioneer in the Sky

Bessie Coleman: A Pioneer in the Sky

Read about Bessie Coleman and answer the questions below. This worksheet will help you learn about a brave pilot!

Bessie Coleman was born in Texas in 1892. When she was a little girl, she loved to learn and she loved to read. As she grew up, Bessie heard stories about airplanes and wanted to fly! But it was hard for an African American woman to become a pilot in America during that time. Bessie did not give up. She learned French and moved to France to go to flight school. In 1921, Bessie Coleman became the first African American woman, and the first Native American, to earn a pilot's license. She came back to America and became a famous stunt pilot, performing amazing tricks in her airplane. Bessie Coleman was a brave woman who followed her dreams and showed everyone that anything is possible!

1. Where was Bessie Coleman born?

2. What did Bessie Coleman become the first African American woman to earn?

1. Bessie Coleman loved to   and read when she was a little girl.

2. She moved to   to go to flight school.

3. Bessie Coleman became a famous   pilot.

1. Bessie Coleman gave up her dream of flying easily.

2. Bessie Coleman showed everyone that anything is possible.

1. Why was it hard for Bessie Coleman to become a pilot in America?

2. What is one thing you learned about Bessie Coleman that you think is special?