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By zachlowe1
On July 16, 2019
Bell Ringer: Purdue University and Early Aviation
Purdue and Flight
This clip focuses on the role that the West Lafayette, Indiana (IN) university has played in the development of flight in the United States.
Description
This bellringer highlights Purdue University in West Lafayette, Indiana (IN) and its role in the development of flight.
Bell Ringer Assignment
- What role has Purdue University historically played in flight?
- According to what John Norberg says, describe the story of Cliff Turpin and how his legacy intersects with Purdue University.
- Based on the clip, describe how people responded to seeing airplanes fly for the first time.
- What role did George Haskins play in the development of the university's aeronautical engineering program?
Additional Resources
Participants
Vocabulary
- Aeronautics
- Aviation
- Engineering
- Internal Combustion Engine
- Wright Brothers