The document discusses how airplanes have impacted modern culture and everyday life. It begins by explaining why the author chose this topic and provides background on the invention of airplanes. It then argues that airplanes have had a huge impact through changing the outcomes of World Wars by enabling reconnaissance and strategic bombing, and allowing for faster global travel than any other mode of transportation. Now, airplanes are integral to business and allow people to order goods internationally and receive them within a week. In conclusion, the author believes airplanes have completely transformed the world since their invention.

1. The Effect of airplanes on
modern culture
Colin Alm
Orcutt Academy High School
Froshcore
March 1, 2013

2. Why I Chose My Topic
I chose my topic for a couple reasons. One being
that I think airplanes are really cool and I've
always been fascinated by how they work. Second
I plan to make my career by working on and
repairing airplanes in one of the branches of the
military.

3. Background Information
Since it was
invented, the
airplane has
completely
changed the
world as we
know it.

4. Thesis
Even though there are other forms of
transportation, airplanes have had a huge impact
on our daily lives because airplanes have
changed the outcomes of both world wars and
airplanes allow us to travel across the world
faster than any other means of travel.

5. Flight
Throughout history,
man has always been
fascinated by birds and
have wished to be able
to fly like them.

6. Flight
Flight was never actually
achieved until Wilbur and
Orville Wright flew the
Wright Flyer on December
17, 1903. Their first flight
took place in the fields of a
small North Carolina town
called Kitty Hawk.

7. Flight
The first airplane was
very different from
aircraft of today. For one,
it was made of wood and
canvas instead of metal.
It was also very small and
built to carry one person.

8. Airplanes Today
Now, airplanes are a major part of
business and allow us to travel
around the globe faster than any
other form of transportation. I took
a flight from Washington DC to
LA once and the flight took about
6 hours. If airplanes didn’t exist
and I had to drive from one coast
to the other, it would take over a
week and it wouldn’t exactly be
the most fun ever.

9. Airplanes Today
Now, with the help of the
airplane, anyone can order
something from a business
across the world and have it
delivered to them in about
one week.

10. Graph
This graph shows that me Would you rather travel
across state by
as well as other people car, train, or plane?
think travel is so much 14
easier because of the 14
12
airplane.
10 8
8
6
4 3
2
0
By Car By Train By Plane
Data provided by self-generated survey.

11. Graph
Compared to other forms of travel, how reliable
do think the airplane is?
Extremely Reliable Reliable Ok Unreliable Extremely Reliable
4%
0%
22%
41%
33%
Data provided by self-generated survey.

12. Title
Colin Alm
Ms. Jenny Hubbard
Frosh Core
1 February 2013 • Text
Airplanes in Everyday Life
Have you ever been on a plane ride? Since it was invented the airplane has completely changed the world as we know it. Even though there are other
forms of transportation, airplanes have had a huge impact on our daily lives because airplanes have changed the outcomes of both world wars and airplanes allow us to
travel across the world faster than any other means of travel. There are a couple of main ways that planes have affected everyday life for us.
In history man has always dreamed of flying. This was never successfully achieved, however until Wilbur and Orville Wright flew the Wright Flyer on
December 17, 1903 (Hise). Their first flight took place in the fields of a small North Carolina town called Kitty Hawk (Hise). The first airplane was very different from
aircraft of today. For one, it was made of wood and canvas instead of metal. It was also very small and built to carry one person.
Airplanes have been used to change the outcomes of both world wars. During WW1 they were used mainly for recon (Division). Large cameras were
attached to the bottom of the airplane (Division). Then the plane would fly over the battlefield and take pictures that covered large areas of land. Using these pictures
soldiers were able to find trench lines and locate the enemy’s position. This was especially useful when using artillery because; the enemy could be weakened by artillery
before sending ground units. In WW2 airplanes had all the same uses but were also used as bombers and fighters (BA). Bombers would fly over an area important to the
enemy and drop a payload of bombs to destroy it. Fighters were made to take down bombers before they reached their drop zone (BA).
Today airplanes are a major part of business and allow us to travel around the globe faster than any other form of transportation (Hise). I took a flight
from Washington DC to LA once and the flight took about 6 hours. Back before the airplane a trip from one coast to the other would take weeks or months and could be
dangerous! I think that shows how much easier life is because of the airplanes. Airplanes also allow businesses to transport their products all over the world fast. Now, with
the help of the airplane, anyone can order something from a business across the world and have it delivered to them in about one week.
As a whole I think the airplane was the greatest invention of all time. Ever since they were invented airplanes have completely changed the world as we
know it. Despite the fact that there are other forms of transportation, airplanes have had a huge impact on our lives. Airplanes have also changed the outcomes of both world
wars and allow us to travel greater distances faster than any other form of travel. Honestly what would this world be without the airplane.
Work Cited
BA, Chris Trueman. History Learning Site. 2000-2013. 12 Febuary 2013.
Division, Saskatoon Public School. World War One and the Destruction of the Old Order. 2002. 12 Febuary 2013.
Hise, Benjamin Liu and Derek Van. 16 Febuary 2010. 31 January 2013. <http://56943612.nhd.weebly.com/index.html>.

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