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A Little Mystery in Your History: Eurostar Underwater Chunnel

In this one time class, we will learn about the incredible underwater train tunnel connecting England to France while piecing together clues to solve a mystery challenge!
Mrs. B, ELA Teacher, B.of Ed.
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5.0
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(791)
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What's included

1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hours

Class Experience

The Eurostar underwater train tunnel from Britain to France through the English Channel is one of the world's most incredible engineering feats! But when was the “Chunnel” built and how? Did everyone like the idea? What is it like to travel 100mph in a bullet train racing through an underwater tunnel? What interesting people have travelled through the Chunnel? The answers might surprise you! Let’s dive into learning about the Eurostar underwater train tunnel!

The following topics will be covered:
-The Historical Time Frame of the Underwater Tunnel and When it was First Introduced 
-Why it was Built and it’s Geographical Location
-How it was Built and the Difficulties/Successes of its Construction
-Interesting Events and People 
-What it’s Like to Ride Through the Chunnel Today!

But wait, there’s more!!  A MYSTERY CHALLENGE....
Not only will students gain knowledge about the history of the Eurostar Underwater Train Tunnel but a mystery challenge related to an interesting event will be presented at the beginning of class.  Using slides, music, and drama throughout this fun and interactive lesson, I will give various clues for our young sleuths to try their hands at solving the mystery.  Learners will each be given the opportunity to discuss their theories with others in the class and will also be encouraged to ask me questions during the lesson to “follow their hunches”. All will be revealed at the end of the class, plus learners will have gained knowledge about this 20th century marvel. Let’s put a little mystery in your history!
Learning Goals
Students will gain knowledge and practice in:
-Critical Thinking and Reasoning 
-The Historical Time Frame of the Eurostar Underwater Train
-Why the Train was Built and it’s Geographical Location
-How it was Built and the Difficulties/Successes of its Construction
-Interesting Events and People Related to the Eurostar Train
-What it’s Like to Ride This Train Today
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Supply List
A PDF attachment for our young detectives to write down CLUES and NOTES while they solve the mystery will be posted on the classroom page prior to class.  Learners may print out this sheet in black and white.  Please have a pencil on hand as well.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined April, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Travelling on the Eurostar Underwater Chunnel Train was a dream come true for me in 2014! I am very excited to share my experience on this ultra fast bullet train and guide learners through its history and how it became the world's most incredible construction feat of the 20th century.

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$12

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Meets once
40 min

Completed by 147 learners
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Ages: 8-12
3-6 learners per class

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