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Find out how you can incorporate the topic of commercial fishing into your classrooms. Ideas for math, science, and social studies are provided.

Learn about how to include a nuanced version of WWII history by including stories of how Jewish refugees fleeing by steamship were turned away from America.

Find out which of our free lessons are best for homeschooling and have Common Core and Next Generation Science Standards.

Learn about using podcasts for education in a format students enjoy!

Color Our Collections is a coloring book based on images of a variety of ships from our archive!

Find out ways to add to your curriculum on WWII. Teach about the important role of tugs in the war efforts.

Learn about our primary sources and educational materials that can help you with the theme of National History Day 2023 – Frontiers!

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Find out how to teach about the physics of sailing.

Teach about shipping, ports, and economics.

Read about the technological advancements in shipbuilding and design on America’s flagship, the SS United States.

Ventilation and AC

Learn about the history and technology of ventilation and AC

Learn about the technological advancements in maritime communication.

Marine Engineering

Read about the history of marine engineering.

Learn about historian and artist,  Samuel Ward Stanton (1870-1912) focused his work on American steam vessels.

Want to add women’s history to your classroom? Here are some topics and PowerShips articles that can get you started!