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Shipwreck Mystery
Young scholars draw inferences about a shipwreck. In this marine archaeologist activity, students examine historical and archaeological data to draw inferences about the age and identity of shipwrecks.
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Wreck Detectives
Students investigate shipwrecks. In this marine archaeology instructional activity ,students collect data and make inferences about the causes of shipwrecks. Students work in groups to create their own model of a shipwreck using clay....
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Ship of Gold
Students research the events that were taking place in the U.S. during the time period when the SS Central America sank, and explore the adventurous, innovative, and individualistic traits that often define the American spirit.
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Exploring Blackbeard
Students research the pirate Blackbeard and create a technological presentation about him. In this research activity, students read articles about the pirate Blackbeard. Students research the pirate and then create a technological...
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Sunken Jell-O Ships
Students use the internet to research a sailing vessel of their choice. Using toothpicks, they create their own models of the vessel and put into blue jello to appear like it is in water. They write a report based on their vessel and...
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Frog Friendly Habitat
Students create a frog friendly habitat. In this animal habitat lesson, students study what animals need to survive and then create a frog habitat from a shoe box. Students write a report about frogs and present their habitats...
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Secrets Beneath the Waters
Young scholars work in small groups and design a ship out of balsa wood. They hypothesize what happens when the ship is placed in water then make predictions as to which ship stays afloat the longest with the greatest amount of weight...
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Classroom Aquarium
Pupils turn their classroom into a giant aquarium. They work together to decorate the bullentin boards, windows, desks and computers into an aquarium setting. They dress in fish costumes to go along with the theme, while focusing on...