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Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Naval Battles in the Age of Sail

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Students compare and contrast British and American/Allied naval losses during the American Revolution. They recognize factors affecting the outcome of a naval battle and describe a naval battle from the age of sail.
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Unit Plan
Other

Uss Constitution Museum: All Hands on Deck!

For Teachers 9th - 10th
This thematic unit uses USS Constitution (nicknamed 'Old Ironsides') as a vehicle to explore a wide range of disciplines including language arts, reading, math, science, art, and social studies. Skills covered in the unit include...
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Primary
Other

The War Times Journal: Germany's High Sea Fleet in the World War

For Students 9th - 10th
Memoirs based on Admiral Reinhard Scheer's original book published in 1920. In 1916 "He led the German fleet into the battle of Jutland, one of the great naval battles of this century."
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Primary
War Times Journal

War Times Journal: The Battle of Skagerrak (Jutland)

For Students 9th - 10th
A firsthand account and description of the Battle of Jutland by a German gunnery officer. His account sheds light on both German and British naval tactics used in the battle.
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Primary
Other

The War Times Journal: The Grand Fleet

For Students 9th - 10th
Selections from the war time memoirs of Admiral Jellicoe who was the British naval commander at the Battle of Jutland. These writings provide a glimpse into the use of British naval tactics at the naval battle.
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Article
Other

Uss Alabama Battleship Memorial Park: Battleship Uss Alabama (Bb 60)

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn the history and battle stories about the 1942 World War II warship, USS Alabama on display in Mobile Bay.
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Article
BBC

Bbc History: World Wars: World War One: Daily Mirror Headlines: Jutland

For Students 9th - 10th
Collection of excerpted headlines and news reports from the "Daily Mirror" published on June 3, 1916, about the British naval engagement at Jutland.
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Handout
Then Again

Then Again: Web Chron: Battle of Salamis

For Students 9th - 10th
A good description of how the Greek ships defeated the Persians using Themistocles' strategy.