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The Sinking of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Military History 101 by Amber Dowdy
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(489)
In this one-time class, students will learn about the Edmund Fitzgerald, and the night it sank.
Class experience
US Grade 3 - 6
This one-time course will tell learners the story of the Edmund Fitzgerald, a Great Lakes freighter that sank during a storm on Lake Superior. The vessel had a crew of twenty-nine men, all of whom were lost when the Fitzgerald seemingly disappeared on November 10, 1975. We will also learn about the history of the vessel that was traveling nearby the Edmund Fitzgerald when it was lost, the Arthur M. Anderson. This course will be presented with the help of a powerpoint. The powerpoint will...
Students will learn about the wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
All content will be appropriate for the intended age range. The crewmembers who lost their lives in the wreck will be mentioned towards the end of class.
The Shipwreck Museum, as well as the Edmund Fitzgerald organization and multiple newspaper articles have been used as source material for this course.
Average rating:4.9Number of reviews:(489)
Welcome to Military History 101! My name is Amber, and I am the owner/head teacher of Military History 101 by Amber Dowdy. I have a degree in History from Grand Valley State University, which is located in Michigan, USA. Prior to becoming an...
Group Class
$12
per classMeets once
45 min
Completed by 2 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 8-12
3-10 learners per class
