Barrington Irving, Pilot and Educator

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What inspired Barrington Irving to become a pilot?

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Sitting in the cockpit of a commercial airplane.

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What is the main goal of Barrington Irving's nonprofit organization, Experience Aviation?

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To increase interests in careers in aviation, science, and math.

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CCSS.RI. 9-10.2

CCSS.RI.7.2

CCSS.RI.8.2

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How does Barrington Irving feel about accomplishing his solo flight around the world?

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Proud and satisfied.

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What does the word 'bounty' mean?

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Plenty.

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CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RI.9-10.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

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What is the best definition of 'bountiful'?

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Overflowing.

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CCSS.RI.7.4

CCSS.RI.8.4

CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.9-10.4

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What is a proper noun?

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A specific name for a person, place, or organization that is capitalized.

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CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

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What is the significance of Barrington Irving's achievements?

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He is the first Black pilot to fly solo around the world.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

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What role does Experience Aviation play in education?

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It promotes aviation and STEM careers among youth.

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CCSS.RI.8.2

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CCSS.RL.7.2

CCSS.RL.8.1

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What does the term 'ecosystem' refer to?

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A community of living organisms and their environment.

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Why is it important to capitalize proper nouns?

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To indicate specific names and distinguish them from common nouns.

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CCSS.RF.3.3B

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.3.3D

CCSS.RF.4.3A

CCSS.RF.5.3A