The Mystery of the Mary Celeste
We look into the incredible story of the Mary Celeste- a 19th Century brigantine that was discovered in 1872 with it’s entire crew completely vanished into thin air!
Amber Cole
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5.0
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What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hoursHomework
It is recommended students read Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s fictional short story based on the Mary Celeste “J. Habakuk Jephson’s Statement”.Class Experience
US Grade 5 - 8
On November 7th, 1872, the Mary Celeste left port in New York City for what was usually a normal run across the Atlantic to deliver it’s goods to ports along Europe. But just days into her voyage, she was spotted by another vessel- and when investigated further, it appeared the crew had completely vanished without a trace- leaving the Mary Celeste to drift aimlessly in the ocean. Come along with us on our voyage as we present the facts and go over the most popular theories- then, you’ll get you YOUR chance to share any ideas you may have. Will you be the one to finally solve the mystery of the Mary Celeste?
Learning Goals
To use critical thinking to piece together possible explanations to what could have befallen the crew of the Mary Celeste.
Other Details
Parental Guidance
This case involves unsolved mysteries and the theories that surround them, like murder or kidnapping.
Supply List
Possibly a paper and pencil if they’d like to take down notes of the evidence found on the ship for their theories later on in the class.
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Joined February, 2023
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Teacher expertise and credentials
Teaching this class for two years over multiple zoom lessons and at local, live co-ops for homeschoolers, at least a dozen times, and it’s always so fun! Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$12
per classMeets once
60 min
Completed by 8 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
2-12 learners per class
This class is no longer offered
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