Is the Sculpture Aileron an appropriate Monument to the History of the Land that is currently McCabe Park?

Length: 2 class periods; 50 minutes each

In the spring of 2012, the Aileron sculpture was installed in McCabe Park. This is the former location of the McConnell airfield. The sculpture represents the biplane of the early 20th century. It was fabricated by artist Michael Dillon using traditional blacksmithing techniques and tools that were used in the manufacturing of railroad equipment—another historic reference to Sylvan Park.

In this Social Studies Lesson, students will:

• Students will be formatively assessed through discussion in whole group and small group.
• Students will mark the texts for evidence that supports their claim.
• Students will engage accountable talk.
• Students will be formatively assessed through discussion in whole group and small group.
• Students will provide evidence of thorough analysis through the use of an evidence graphic organizer.
• If students choose to write a letter to the editor, the letter will be assessed using a rubric for writing.
• If students choose to create a presentation, the presentation will be assessed using a rubric.
• For the Letter to the editor and the presentation, an assessment criteria will be the incorporation of facts regarding the changes to the landscape and the historical discoveries made on the land that is now McCabe Park.