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The Titanic Disaster: One Survivor's Story
An activity focuses on Lucy Ridsdale, a survivor of the sinking of the Titanic. Scholars analyze primary sources and place them in the correct sequence. Academics also complete a worksheet and participate in group discussion to...
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The Titanic Disaster: Measuring Loss of Life, Property and Injuries
One man's unsinkable dream became a disaster for many. An intriguing activity uses primary sources to examine the claims made by Titanic survivors against the White Star Line. Scholars analyze the claims, complete a worksheet, and...
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Titanic: Second Class Passengers
What about the second class passengers on the Titanic? In this history worksheet, students read paragraphs and study photographs of five second class passengers on the fatal voyage of the Titanic. There are no questions to answer,...
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Were Rivets to Blame for Titanic Sinking?
Learners answer questions about the Titanic, then read a news article about possible causes of the disaster. In this current events lesson, the teacher introduces the article with a discussion and vocabulary activity, then students read...
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The Sinking of the Titanic
Third graders participate in an online scavenger hunt about the Titanic using computers. They read information and listen to the interactive sites to complete their activity sheet.
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Titanic Crossword
Get your historians motivated to research the Titanic through this crossword puzzle! Students use 12 clues about the ship's history, maiden voyage, and sinking to complete the puzzle. Consider using as a way to solidify information...
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First Class First? Using Data to Explore the Tragedy of the Titanic
Students analyze and interpret data related to the crew and passengers of the Titanic. They research information on a Titanic database to illustrate specific statistical conclusions, and whether or not social status affected the outcome.
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The Titanic Disaster
Seventh graders explore the titanic disaster. In this geography lesson, 7th graders research basic facts about the Titanic. Students create Titanic scrapbooks.
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Children's Literature Across the Curriculum Ideas-Polar, The Titanic Bear
Students read Polar, The Titanic Bear by Daisy Corning Stone Spedden. They complete a variety of cross-curricular activities surrounding this true story of a toy bear that survived the sinking of the Titanic. Included are reading, art,...
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Extra! Extra! Titanic Sinks
Students investigate the sinking of the Titanic in 1912 before writing a newspaper page that includes facts about the event. They role play as reporters, editors, and survivors of the disaster while writing and designing a front page...
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Why Did People Believe Titanic to be Unsinkable?
In this Titanic crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 8 clues to identify the correct words and names that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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Inquiring About the Titanic
Students observe pictures of the Titanic sailing and at the bottom of the ocean. They hypothesize the cause of the Titanic tragedy and engage in deeper questioning while one student writes responses on the board. They then work in groups...
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Titanic: Lessons Learned
In this Titanic worksheet, students read several passages about the sinking of the Titanic. Students then answer 3 questions about the passage.
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Lesson Plan on Margaret Tobin Brown
Fourth graders discuss the events involved in the sinking of the Titanic and plot them on a timeline. Focus be on the involvement of Margaret Tobin Brown, Unsinkable Molly Brown.
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Who Sunk the Titanic
Students discuss possible reasons for the Titanic sinking. They are split into small groups to research a historical figure involved in the sinking of the Titanic. They formulate a way to prove their characters guilt or innocence....
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The Interview of a Lifetime
Students study the process of creating an interview by role playing as a reporter who has the opportunity to interview one of the survivors of the Titanic disaster. They ask only five questions in this interview of a lifetime therefore...
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Why Did the Titanic Sink?
In this Titanic disaster learning exercise, students read about reasons and theories for the Titanic disaster. Students then answer 7 questions about the text.
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Turmoil In 20th-Century Europe
Middle schoolers study the Titanic disaster. In this research skills lesson plan, students watch "Turmoil in 20th Century Europe," and then discuss how experts have provided the public information about the disaster. Middle schoolers...
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The Crew of Titanic
For this Titanic crew worksheet, learners read about the crew of the Titanic. Students learn about 11 crew members and the bandsmen.
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Titanic's Lifeboats
In this Titanic's lifeboats worksheet, learners read about the specific numbers of people on the lifeboats of the Titanic. Students answer 10 questions about the text.
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White Star Line Crossword
For this Titanic crossword puzzle worksheet, students use the 9 clues to identify the correct words and names pertaining to the White Star Line that will solve the crossword puzzle.
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The Californian: So Near But So Far Away
In this US history activity, students read about The Californian and its role in the sinking of the Titanic. The passage helps students improve their understanding of the situation.
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Titanic Puzzle
In this social studies worksheet, students complete a word search puzzle by circling words related to the Titanic sinking. Words include those related to the causes of the sinking as well as terms commonly associated with this disaster...
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6 Ways to Teach About The Titanic Disaster
Teaching lessons about the Titanic disaster can be a way to get students thinking about science, social issues, and history.