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AMELIA EARHART 

Written and performed by Actress/Historian Linda Myer  

"Women must try to do things as men have tried.When they fail, their failure must be but a challenge to others."  

Amelia Earhart, 1936  

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Amelia Earhart's courage and drive to succeed have inspired girls and women for over 70 years. Find out why Amelia took on life-threatening challenges, such as flying solo across the Atlantic Ocean. Her life still provides a great role model for boys and girls to dream big and work hard. Now you can bring Amelia Earhart to your school.   Linda Myer has portrayed Amelia Earhart for both children and adults in New England, New York, Chicago and California. She captures Amelia's courage, compassion, humor and zest for life.   "Amelia Earhart received rave reviews by both teachers and students. By the end of the day, every book (on) Amelia Earhart was gone from the library. Amelia Earhart does live!"   Peggy Coleman, West Elementary School, Andover, MA

Age-Appropriate Historical Plays  

Grades 3-6 Courage is the Price:  

Linda Myer brings you right into Amelia's cockpit with sound effects, giant photos of vintage planes and non-stop action. Students watch spellbound as Amelia "soars" over oceans, through storms and then takes off for her final flight. Length: One Hour Audience Limit: 200 students 

Grades 6 -12 Amelia's Last Lecture:  

It is 1937. You are in the audience of Amelia Earhart's last public appearance before her round-the-world flight. Listen to first-hand accounts of record-breaking flights and her outspoken views on women's rights. Length: One Hour Audience Limit: 200 students 

Optional Classroom visits for in-depth discussion can follow any of the above programs.  

Curriculum Connections:  

Aviation History, Science of Flight, 20th Century History, Women's History, World Geography, Goal-Setting and Self-Esteem