Salt Water Density Experiment
SCIENCE – Learn how salt effects the density of water with this fun, quick and easy experiment with […]
Science
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 – In this video adapted from QUEST, take a sailing lesson from a San Francisco-based sailing club and […]
Boiler Operator Lab Practical
CHEMISTRY – You are a steamship boiler operator. Boiler water must be regularly tested to ensure it is in […]
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 […]
Visual Thinking for Museum Objects – Navigation Equipment
TECHNOLOGY – Teach students to use visual thinking strategies for examining museum objects like navigational tools. Learning Objective: […]
Marine Engineering
ENGINEERING – In the 19th century, marine engineering applied steam power to the propulsion of ships. In 1787, […]
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. This […]
Weather
SCIENCE – Weather can affect sea travel in many ways. Sailing vessels use the wind for power. Sailing […]