Using Oral History in the ClassroomEveryone loves a good story, and research suggests that, in addition to being entertaining, a well-told story is […] in Blog / Immigration / Leisure tagged Immigration / Leisure / Oral History / Video
Desegregating the SS ColumbiaSOCIAL STUDIES – Learn about racial tensions in Detroit, the fight to desegregate a ship, and how this […] in Feature / Grades 9-12 / Leisure / Lesson Plan / Social Studies tagged African American History / Black History / Bob-Lo / Civil Rights / desegregation / Sarah Elizabeth Ray / SS Columbia / Supreme Court / Thurgood Marshall
Life On Board – PassengersSOCIAL STUDIES – Find out the similarities and differences among the classes traveling on steamships in Life On […] in Feature / Grades 5-8 / Grades 9-12 / Immigration / Leisure / Lesson Plan / Social Studies tagged Class differences / Life On Board
Ventilation and A/CTECHNOLOGY – These systems aboard ships are one of the most essential technologies to ensure the health and […] in Feature / Immigration / Leisure / Technology
SS United StatesTECHNOLOGY – At 990 feet long – about the size of five city blocks, the SS United States is over 100 […] in Feature / Leisure / Technology tagged SS United States
Exploring The Fall River Line Interiors: Intro to CeramicsART – Study the interior design of the Fall River Line steamships and learn soft slab construction for […] in Art / Feature / Grades 9-12 / Leisure / Lesson Plan tagged Ceramics / Hand Building / Interior Design
Life On Board – Charles DickensART/SOCIAL STUDIES – Read an excerpt from his book American Notes detailing his account of the journey. In […] in Art / Feature / Grades 5-8 / Leisure / Lesson Plan / Literature / Social Studies tagged Charles Dickens / Life On Board