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From Wood to Steel! A Survey of US Naval Development
Students research the importance of naval development in history. The unit includes hands-on activities such as the creation of timelines, powerpoints, and use webquests. Students examine famous ships and naval leaders.
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Titanic: Lessons Learned
In this Titanic worksheet, students read several passages about the sinking of the Titanic. Students then answer 3 questions about the passage.
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The Californian: So Near But So Far Away
In this US history instructional activity, students read about The Californian and its role in the sinking of the Titanic. The passage helps students improve their understanding of the situation.
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Titanic's Lifeboats
In this Titanic's lifeboats learning exercise, students read about the specific numbers of people on the lifeboats of the Titanic. Students answer 10 questions about the text.
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FRAM: The Most Famous Ship in the World
Seventh graders role play the roles of naval engineer apprentices. In groups, they work together to design a ship which cannot be damaged by freezing ice. They use the internet to research the weather and ocean conditions of the water...
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Geography Search: The New World
Students explore the "New World". They collect geographic information related to the ocean, latitude and stars, longitude and time, wind patterns, and the weather. They analyze the geographic data and make decisions to plot their...
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Secrets Beneath the Waters
Students work in small groups and design a ship out of balsa wood. They hypothesize what happens when the ship is placed in water then make predictions as to which ship stays afloat the longest with the greatest amount of weight added.
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Fighting Ships
Middle schoolers describe the evolution of the warfare of ships throughout history. They work cooperatively to acquire information on power, maneuverability, weapons and crew responsibilities. Students brainstorm the ways each of the...
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Jobs on a Ship
Learners facilitate each student's comprehension of the different jobs on a ship and the job's evolutions over time. They compare/contrast certain jobs on a ship from history to today. Students work together in cooperative groups to...
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Model Sails: Investigating Sails of Tall Ships
Students investigate the dimensions of a full-rigged ship and a schooner. Using the dimesions, they calculate and compare the area of the sails. In groups, they create model sails that require modeling and estiminating using the...
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Group Portraits: Then and Now
Students use photographs to examine ship masters and shipyard workers. As a class, they explore other group portraits and discuss the information that can be found from the photos. As a group, they create their own group portrait mural.
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New Ship For the Old World
Students explore the age of sailing in the colonies through role-playing. In groups, they play the role of a business owner, shipbuilder and geographer to complete specific tasks. They participate in an old World trade show to...
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The Boat Trip
Fifth graders listen to the story, Look Inside a Ship, and discuss the vocabulary used to describe parts of the ship. Then they construct their own ships using only torn construction paper.
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Sailing Through History
Students research examples of different types of sailing ships, investigating the vessels as well as the politics, economy, and people at the historical time and place the boat was launched. They create displays for a museum exhibit...
US Navy
Naval History and Heritage Command: The Destruction of Uss Maine
Find out about the destruction of the U.S.S Maine, and its impact on the Spanish-American War.
Other
American Society of Naval Engineers: Homepage
This is the website for the American Society of Naval Engineers. This is the professional society for those engineers involved in Naval engineering.
Other
Explore the Mary Rose
Climb aboard the Mary Rose, Henry VIII's historical Tudor flagship raised in 1982, and enjoy the sights, sounds, and smells of life on board.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of American History: Marine Patent Models
View the Smithsonian's collection of patent models that demonstrate marine inventions from the 1770s to the 1950s that attempted to change and improve the challenges Americans encountered working and traveling on the water.
US Navy
U.s. Navy Homepage
The official homepage for the U.S. Navy. Offers student: What's New, Organization, Status, Ships, Images, and more. The "Ships" category is especially interesting!
University of Michigan
Univ. Of Michigan: Naval Architecture and Engineering
Website for the Department of Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering at the University of Michigan.
PBS
Pbs Legendary Lighthouses
From a bonfire on the hillside to beautiful works of art, learn the history, lore and workings of lighthouses along American coasts.
Other
Haze Gray & Underway: Naval History Information Center
Over 14,000 files and 3,000 images of ships throughout history are located at this site.
Smithsonian Institution
National Postal Museum: Posted Aboard r.m.s. Titanic
This online exhibit looks at the role of the Titanic as a Royal Mail Ship, and what was lost with the ship's sinking. Primary materials are used throughout the exhibit.