Science

Wind and its Impact on Ships: Students will learn what causes wind, how scientists measure wind, and how it impacts ships. This NGSS-standards-aligned Earth Science lesson includes an activity to create a wind vane to measure the direction of the wind.
(Grades K – 4, 5 – 8)

Climate Change and the Great Lakes Shipping: Students will learn about the history of ocean shipping, how shipping on the Great Lakes differs, and how climate change may affect shipping in that region.
(Grades 5 – 8, 9 – 12)

Aluminum Foil Boats: Make aluminum boats to learn how Computer Science is a fundamentally problem-solving discipline.
(Grades 3 – 5, 5 – 8, 9 – 12)

Immigration and Disease: Teach students the history of immigration and disease in the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century.
(Grades 5 – 8, 9 – 12)

Refrigeration on Ships: Have your students create an experiment to see what materials keep items colder longer.
(Grades K – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 12)

Boiler Operator Lab Practical: Try this lab practical based on a boiler operator handbook.
(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)

Salt Water Density Experiment: Learn how salt affects the density of water with this quick-and-easy experiment found with items around the house.
(Grades K – 4)

Buoyancy with Lego Boats: Conduct a sink or float experiment and then test buoyancy by building Lego boats.
(Grades K – 4)

Visual Thinking for Museum Objects: Have students use visual thinking strategies to learn about museum objects and navigation.
(Grades K – 4, 5 – 8, 9 – 12)