Science




Wind and its Impact on Ships

SCIENCE – Students will learn what causes wind, how scientists measure wind, and how it impacts ships. This […]




Dimensional Analysis for Steamships

MATH/SCIENCE: Use steamship resources to learn this method for converting measurements. or Download the Lesson Plan Learning Objective: […]




Buoyancy with Lego Boats

SCIENCE – Teach students about buoyancy by conducting a sink or float experiment, then use engineering skills to […]


Maritime Communication

TECHNOLOGY – Learn about the technological advancements in maritime communication. There are three main reasons why ships need […]


Physics of Sailing

PHYSICS – Modern sailboats function in a way that may seem counterintuitive. When thinking about the sail on […]




Boat Challenge – Adapted Lesson

“STEM Boat Challenge,” by Timothy Baszak, STEM class, grades 5-8 at Waypoint Academy in Sandwich, MA. Boat Challenge: Build […]


Immigration and Disease

SCIENCE – Learn about disease during the age of immigration to the United States. Learning Objective Use evidence […]




Marine Engineering

ENGINEERING – In the 19th century, marine engineering applied steam power to the propulsion of ships. In 1787, […]


refrigeration on ships

Refrigeration on Ships

SCIENCE – This lesson plan introduces students to the history of refrigerated shipping and its impact on the […]



Aluminum Foil Boats

ENGINEERING – Try this experiment that can be used for science, engineering, or technology, or computer science. […]


Weather

SCIENCE – Weather can affect sea travel in many ways. Sailing vessels use the wind for power. Sailing […]