Posner Maritime Art & the Move from Sail to Steam
ART – Learn about the transition from sail to steam through Posner maritime art. Examine the growing collection […]
Social Studies
Hudson River Line Food
MATH/SOCIAL STUDIES – This lesson allows students to view primary source materials and draw historical conclusions based on […]
Life On Board – Passengers
SOCIAL STUDIES – Find out the similarities and differences among the classes traveling on steamships in Life On […]
Refrigeration on Ships
SCIENCE – This lesson plan introduces students to the history of refrigerated shipping and its impact on the […]
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 […]
Trade Statistics
MATH – Use these statistics to calculate percent increase or decrease for mathematics. You can also use these […]
Merida Shipwreck
SOCIAL STUDIES / MATH – Use primary sources to calculate value of passenger’s personal items lost at sea. […]
Samuel Ward Stanton
ART – A historian and artist, Samuel Ward Stanton (1870-1912) focused his work on American steam vessels. Born in […]
Immigration to Ellis Island
SOCIAL STUDIES – The following photos document immigration to Ellis Island. All photos are courtesy of the Library […]
Life On Board – Charles Dickens
ART/SOCIAL STUDIES – Read an excerpt from his book American Notes detailing his account of the journey. In […]
Italian Immigration to Providence
SOCIAL STUDIES – Learn about Italian Immigration to Providence. This film details the history of Italian Immigration […]