Mathematics

The Longitude Problem: Students will learn about latitude and longitude, develop practical mapping skills, and improve their understanding of coordinates by finding points using latitude and longitude.
(Grades 5 – 8)

Ship Shape: Students will demonstrate their understanding of basic shapes by using several cut out shapes to form a ship.
(Grades PreK – 1)

Merida Shipwreck: Use property lost in a shipwreck to calculate losses.
(Grades 9 – 12)

Hudson River Line Food: Calculate spending and learn about the Great Depression.
(Grades 9 – 12)

Midpoint in Ocean Crossings: This lesson allows students use a primary source from SSHSA archives to solve mathematical problems, finding the midpoint in ocean crossings.
(Grades 9 – 12)

Dimensional Analysis for Steamships: Students will learn how to use the method of dimensional analysis to solve simple problems. This method can be used to solve problems in math, science, and engineering.
(Grades 9 – 12)

Trade Statistics: Calculate percent increase and decrease with trade statistics.
(Grades 9 – 12)