A Little Mystery in Your History: The Titanic!
In this one time class, we will talk about the incredible true story of the Titanic, 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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What's included
1 live meeting
40 mins in-class hoursAssessment
No formal assessment or grade will be given, but during the class, attention will be given to how much knowledge students already know about the subject matter and teaching will be adjusted accordingly.Grading
includedClass Experience
US Grade 3 - 6
The sinking of the Titanic is one of the most fascinating and popular stories in history! But what were the important design features of this ship thought to be "unsinkable" and was it flawed from the beginning? What was it like to be a passenger on the Titanic and who were some of the interesting people on board? Where exactly did the Titanic sink and who received the first distress calls? The answers might surprise you! Let’s dive into learning about the Titanic! The following topics will be covered: -The Historical Time Frame of the Titanic -The Geographical Location of its Journey -How it was Built and its Design Marvels and Fatal Flaws -Interesting Events and Fascinating People Related to the Titanic But wait, there’s more!! A MYSTERY CHALLENGE.... Not only will students gain knowledge about the history of the Titanic but a mystery challenge related to a person on board the ship 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 the infamous Titanic. Let’s put a little mystery in your history!
Learning Goals
Students will be involved in learning the following:
-Critical Thinking and Reasoning
-The Historical Time Frame of the Titanic
-Design Elements of the Titanic(marvels and flaws)
-Geographical Location of the Titanic's voyage
-Interesting Events and People Related to the Titanic
Other Details
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
It has been my pleasure to teach Middle School students the history of North America in Canadian classrooms for over 20 years. Know that when your learner takes my classes, each person will be valued and will also be taught to consider more than a single point of view. While we learn some interesting historical information in a fun way, the focus will also be on developing critical thinking and reasoning skills that are more important now than ever before.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
40 min
Completed by 163 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-6 learners per class
