Titanic - An Adventure Through History
Learners will explore the architecture, the passengers, the Captain with his crew, the iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean, the sinking, the survivors, the shipwreck, and underwater artifacts of the world's most famous ship, Titanic.
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What's included
5 pre-recorded lessons
5 weeks
of teacher support1 year access
to the contentProjects
1 hour per week. A project is included with each lesson. Learners will have one week to complete the project. Feedback and encouragement from the teacher will be provided for assignments.Certificate of Completion
includedClass Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
During this engaging course, students will learn about the history surrounding the ship, The Titanic. Topics to be covered will include the building of the ship, the historical setting in England and the United States, the people who boarded and worked on the ship, the sinking of the ship, survivor stories, and explorations of the sunken ship. The lesson will include a video, primary and secondary historical sources, and activities to immerse learners in this era of history.
Learning Goals
Understand the economic, social, and technological factors that influenced the construction and voyage of the Titanic.Analyze the key events and decisions that led to the Titanic's collision with an iceberg and its subsequent sinking.
Syllabus
Curriculum
Follows Teacher-Created Curriculum5 Lessons
over 5 WeeksLesson 1:
The Building of Titanic
1 assignment
15 mins of video lessons
Lesson 2:
The People of Titanic
1 assignment
15 mins of video lessons
Lesson 3:
The Iceberg
1 assignment
15 mins of video lessons
Lesson 4:
The Sinking
1 assignment
15 mins of video lessons
Other Details
Parental Guidance
During this class, there will be discussions of the tragedy and deaths that occurred when the Titanic sank. The discussion will be kept at an age-appropriate level.
Nearpod, Gimkit, and Kahoot! will be used during this course as external resources. Learners do not need an account to access these resources. Learners will follow a link and put in their first name to join the activities.
Sources
A Night to Remember: The Sinking of the Titanic by Walter Lord
Shadow of the Titanic: The Extraordinary Stories of those Who Survived by Andrew Wilson, Bill Wallis, et al
Gilded Lives, Fatal Voyage: The Titanic's First-Class Passengers and Their World by Hugh Brewster
Into the Deep: A Memoir from the Man Who Found Titanic by Robert D. Ballard, Scott Brick, et al.
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Teacher expertise and credentials
1 teacher has a Graduate degree
Doctoral Degree from Salmon P. Chase College of Law - Northern Kentucky University
Master's Degree in Education from University of Louisville
1 teacher has a Bachelor's degree
Bachelor's Degree in History from Western Kentucky University
I have over twenty years of experience working with and teaching students. I have a bachelor's degree in both History and Economics. My master's degree is in Higher Education. I also have a Juris Doctorate degree in Law. Most importantly, I have a passion for teaching, history in particular! Reviews
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$10
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5 weeks of teacher support
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Ages: 7-11
