Ida Lewis Lighthouse Keeper
SOCIAL STUDIES/TECHNOLOGY – Learn about the history of women lighthouse keepers, five of whom worked in Rhode Island. […]
Grades K-4
Homeschool Highlights
Coming up with homeschool curriculum can be difficult. It helps if you let state standards guide you. At […]
National History Day 2023 – Frontiers
The topic for this year’s National History Day is Frontiers. In American history, the term usually elicits an […]
Wind and its Impact on Ships
SCIENCE – Students will learn what causes wind, how scientists measure wind, and how it impacts ships. This […]
Sinnet Knots – Make a Friendship Bracelet
ACTIVITY – Learn the history of sinnet knots and practice making decorative knots into bracelets. The History […]
Salt Water Density Experiment
SCIENCE – Learn how salt affects the density of water with this fun, quick and easy experiment with […]
Learn to Tie Knots
ACTIVITY – Learn how to tie essential knots for sailing! View the video below from the Sea […]
Just for Fun – Lifeboat for Parents!
JUST FOR FUN – We could all use a little mental break, so here’s some just for fun […]
Buoyancy with Lego Boats
SCIENCE – Teach students about buoyancy by conducting a sink or float experiment, then use engineering skills to […]
Visual Thinking for Museum Objects – Navigation Equipment
TECHNOLOGY – Teach students to use visual thinking strategies for examining museum objects like navigational tools from the […]
Refrigeration on Ships
SCIENCE – This lesson plan introduces students to the history of refrigerated shipping and its impact on the […]