Ida Lewis Lighthouse Keeper
SOCIAL STUDIES/TECHNOLOGY – Learn about the history of women lighthouse keepers, five of whom worked in Rhode Island. […]
Technology
Ports, Shipping, and Economics
Incorporate the history of shipping and ports into your classroom and teach students about economics. The maritime industry […]
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 […]
Boiler Operator Lab Practical
Learning Objectives You are a steamship boiler operator. Boiler water must be regularly tested to ensure it is […]
Boat Challenge – Adapted Lesson
“STEM Boat Challenge,” by Timothy Baszak, STEM class, grades 5-8 at Waypoint Academy in Sandwich, MA. Boat Challenge: Build […]
Building Cryptosystems – Secret Messages
ENGINEERING – Learn how to make cryptosystems to encode and decode messages. The French passenger ship Lamoricie […]
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 from the […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]