Zeppelins and the History of the Hindenburg

Zeppelins and the History of the Hindenburg lesson covers a brief history and explanation of rigid airships and the first commercial airline in the world.

It discusses how the fire of the Hindenburg was seen from the ground and the media and public response to what they saw.

This lesson goes over theories of why the Hindenburg burned, as well as a couple of stories of the survivors and how they survived. 

The lesson is written in 5 parts with questions or an activity after each section.

The lesson can be completed in one day or over the course of a week, completing one section at a time.

The file is a pdf file with 16 pages of reading, questions, and pictures from the actual event.

It is recommended that 5-minute newsreel from the time of the burning of the Hindenburg be included in the lesson. You can find that here. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hindenburg_disaster