Using Oral History in the Classroom
Everyone loves a good story, and research suggests that, in addition to being entertaining, a well-told story is […]
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Desegregating the SS Columbia
SOCIAL STUDIES – Learn about racial tensions in Detroit, the fight to desegregate a ship, and how this […]
Life On Board – Passengers
SOCIAL STUDIES – Find out the similarities and differences among the classes traveling on steamships in Life On […]
Punkah Louvres and the History of Ventilation and AC
Learning Objectives In this lesson plan, students will learn about the history of Punkah Louvres, ventilation, and AC […]
SS United States
TECHNOLOGY – At 990 feet long – about the size of five city blocks, the SS United States is over 100 […]
Exploring The Fall River Line Interiors: Intro to Ceramics
ART – Study the interior design of the Fall River Line steamships and learn soft slab construction for […]
Life On Board – Charles Dickens
ART/SOCIAL STUDIES – Read an excerpt from his book American Notes detailing his account of the journey. In […]