Bessie Coleman: A Pioneer in the Sky
Explore the life and achievements of Bessie Coleman, the first African American woman to earn a pilot's license, with this engaging worksheet for second graders.
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Bessie Coleman: A Pioneer in the Sky
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Read about Bessie Coleman and answer the questions below.
Bessie Coleman was an amazing woman who loved airplanes! She was born in Texas in 1892. When she grew up, she wanted to fly planes, but it was hard for an African American woman to become a pilot in America. She didn't give up! Bessie learned French and moved to France to go to flight school. In 1921, she became the first African American woman to get a pilot's license. When she came back to America, she became famous for flying her plane and doing tricks in the sky. She was called 'Queen Bess'!
1. Where was Bessie Coleman born?
France
Texas
New York
England
2. What did Bessie Coleman want to do when she grew up?
Teach school
Fly planes
Write books
Sing songs
3. Bessie Coleman went to to learn how to fly.
4. She was the first African American to get a pilot's license.
5. People called her ' Bess'.
6. It was easy for Bessie Coleman to become a pilot in America.
True
False
7. Bessie Coleman did tricks in her airplane.
True
False
8. Why was Bessie Coleman a brave person?
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