Discover the Titanic (Ages 12-16)
Come and join as we examine the construction of the Titanic, dissect its maiden voyage, discuss how social class differed on the ship as well as impacted survivor rates, and what we have learned from this tragedy.
Tina Hugall MHA MBA
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4 pre-recorded lessons
4 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentHomework
1 hour per week. Each week, learners will be given several options for homework. These could include conducting experiments, watching short videos on Youtube, or writing short (1-2 paragraph) research topics. Group projects will be dependent upon the size of the class.Assessment
includedGrading
Final Grades will be given upon request based on work completed.Class Experience
US Grade 7 - 10
Even after over 100 years, the Titanic disaster continues to fascinate people of all ages. In this class, we will examine the construction of the ship, what made this ship so unique, take an in-depth look at its maiden voyage, explore how social class differed on the ship as well as impacted survivor rates, and take a look at what we have learned from this tragedy at how it influenced maritime safety standards. This class will be taught through recorded lectures and may also include supplemental videos (Youtube), readings, worksheets, and activities (recipes, movies, dioramas, experiments, etc.). Please see the syllabus below for a layout of the lessons included in this course. This class is presented in an asynchronous format. If you are taking this class through the Class Subscriptions, there will be no communication between learner and myself. If you are taking this class through the Self-Paced format, you will have 1 year to complete the lessons. If you choose to submit homework or communicate (questions on the classroom page), I will respond within 24 hours (excluding Sundays).
Learning Goals
Learners will examine the causes of the accident, how social class dictated survivability, and what lessons were learned from the tragedy.
Our goals for this class are to:
Write about what we learn.
Use primary sources and different types of media (such as film and art) to learn about historical events.
Learn about historical events through the context of geography and how it affected different events.
Research, organize, and present their research on various topics, events, and figures.
Discuss topics while focusing on using specific details, facts, and reasons to support their opinions.
Use technology to research both past and current events and topics.
To be able to construct arguments and rebuttals
Recognized Inequities and their causes
Understand differences between present and past perspectives, and apply it to present day issues
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum4 Lessons
over 4 WeeksLesson 1:
Introduction to the Titanic
What is a steam Engine?, Demonstration of steam experiment, Vocabulary and Identifying the ships parts Lesson 2:
Life on the ship
Who Was Onboard, The Telegraph Machine and Morse Code, What is an Iceberg? Lesson 3:
Abandoning the ship
The state of the lifeboats, Being rescued by the Carpathia Lesson 4:
Discussions of lives lost and cultural impact
Discussion of those who lost their lives, the search and discovery of the wreckage, discussion of what went wrong and why the Titanic is still so popular today. Other Details
Parental Guidance
In this class, we will be talking about an historic event that cost the lives of over 1,500 people. We will discuss safety standards, the timeline of the sinking, and how different social classes were treated. All discussions will be at an age appropriate level.
Some of the optional homework assignments may include short YouTube videos that will be embedded into the Outschool classroom page.
This class will utilize Youtube videos for sharing of lecture videos, as well as supplemental lessons. All Youtube videos are embedded into the Outschool platform. This class may also utilize Kahoot. Learners will be given a direct link and game pin to play.
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
Some of the sources used are, but not limited to:
Smithsonian
National Geographic
Library of Congress
Jstor
PBS
Britannica
Joined March, 2018
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Master's Degree from Louisiana State University
I have been an educator on Outschool since February of 2018. I have my MBA and MHA, both of which have taught me the value of conducting research and asking questions. I have a passion for history, organization, reading, and learning. You can usually find me in the middle of 2-3 books or watching a documentary.
I am also an Outschool ACE Educator, which means that I continually seek out ways to improve my teaching skills and knowledge, as well as the learner experience. Some of the seminars/courses that I have attended in the past are: Foundations for Teaching and Learning About Native Americans; The Presence and Absence of Asian America: What Truths Lie Beyond the Headlines; Using the “Diary of Anne Frank” to Amplify Students’ Voices; Painting a Just Picture – Art and Activism.
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Ages: 12-16
