Women Airforce Service Pilots (WASP) Simulation Activity
Activity
Grade Level:
K-3, 4-8, 9-12, Higher Education
Duration:
60 Minutes
Audience:
Students, Educators, Youth and Families
Women
Homefront (U.S.)
Aviation and Aircraft
Air Force
For the Classroom
Teks
- Grade 2 Social Studies: 2.10B
- Grade 5 Social Studies: 5.5C
- Grade 7 Social Studies: 7.7E
- World History Studies: WH.23A
Materials
- WASP Simulation Activity (included)
- Writing Utensils
- Dice
- Ruler
National Standards
- Era 8: Standard 3C
Activity Description
Step into the role of a Women Airforce Service Pilot (WASP) and take on the challenge of ferrying a B-17 bomber across the United States. In this interactive simulation, students plan a flight route, calculate distance, time, and fuel consumption, and navigate real-world complications like weather changes and mechanical issues. Along the way, they’ll make critical decisions, problem-solve under pressure, and experience the challenges WASPs faced while supporting the war effort.
This activity blends history, math, and teamwork, giving students a hands-on way to explore aviation, wartime logistics, and the vital contributions of women pilots during World War II.
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