Learning Path
Titanic Learning Path
By Patrick Mannix
Research the Titanic using the following links
10 resources in this Learning Path
1
Titanic Themepage
https://www.scoilnet.ie/primary/theme-pages/history/the-titanic/ Added: 28 Jun 2011 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Project / OtherA themepage containing numerous links on the Titanic. The links have been selected by a teacher and are grouped under Facts; Activities; For Teachers; Projects.
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- 5-6
- SESE History
Suggestions for use: Can be used as a starting point for classes on the Titanic.
2
Titanic
https://www.scoilnet.ieuploads/resources/13230/12867.pptx Added: 15 Dec 2014 Contributor: Tomas McLoughlin Resource type: Assessment / Guide/notes / Secondary SourceA PowerPoint presentation by Murt O'Brien about the Titanic. The presentation details the building, launch and eventual sinking of the ship. Contains information, pictures and links to a video.
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- 3-4
- SESE History
Strand: Useful Websites
3
The Titanic - Learning Path
https://www.scoilnet.ie/learning-path/ref/3851 Added: 17 Aug 2016 Contributor: Niall Gannon Resource type: Assessment / Game / Lesson PlanFacts, timeline, interactive games, quizzes about the Titantic. Suitable for senior primary students
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- 5-6
- SESE Geography
Suggestions for use: Teacher should refer to the descriptions and suggested uses for each resource.
4
Interactive Game : Explore the Titanic
http://www.historyonthenet.com/titanic/titanicmain.htm Added: 09 Nov 2006 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: GameInteractive game which allows pupils to explore the Titanic while trying to solve a mystery. Pupils will be able to explore various rooms and levels of the ship and gather clues and information as they play the game.
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- 3-4
- SESE History
Strand: Continuity & Change Over Time
Strand unit: Transport
Suggestions for use: Interactive game which allows pupils to explore the Titanic while trying to solve a mystery.
5
Comparing Titanic with Modern Cruise Ship
http://malcolmoliver.wordpress.com/titanic-vs-oasis-of-the-seas/ Added: 09 Apr 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type:Compares the Titanic with a modern cruise ship, Oasis of the Seas. The Titanic which was the biggest ship of its time (1912) is quite small when compared with a modern liner. This blog compares the various features of both – berths, gym facilities, rudder and lifeboats.
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- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Continuity & Change Over Time
Strand unit: Transport
Suggestions for use: Useful site to show how transport has changed through the years. It is a blog site so does contain comments etc, but the factual information is very good and the comparison images are strong and will interest children. Show on class computer or IWB
6
The Sinking of the Titanic, 1912
http://www.eyewitnesstohistory.com/titanic.htm Added: 28 Jul 2005 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Guide/notesAn eyewitness account of the great ship - the Titanic - sinking into the icy waters of the North Atlantic. (Contains some advertising.)
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7
Sinking of Titanic - National Geographic
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSGeskFzE0s Added: 13 Jul 2016 Contributor: Patricia Lavin Resource type: Audio / VideoA short video showing a very interesting simulation of the sinking of the Titanic narrated by James Cameron. Excellent video in discussing engineers, material, structures, ice bergs, technology and the titanic
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- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Useful Websites
Suggestions for use: Use video as an introduction to the Titanic story and history. Watch video with your class and allow time for class discussion on the history of the titanic.
- 5-6
- SESE Science
Strand: Materials
Strand unit: Materials and change
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- examine the changes that take place in materials when physical forces are applied
Suggestions for use: Use video as an introduction to the Titanic story and history. Watch video with your class and allow time for class discussion on the history of the titanic.
8
Titanic Projects for School
http://www.ehow.com/info_7928512_titanic-projects-school.html Added: 09 Apr 2014 Contributor: Scoilnet Resource type: Lesson PlanFour simple lesson ideas covering mapping the route of the Titanic; what makes a ship unsinkable; creating a timeline of events; mock trial on who was responsible for the disaster.
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- 5-6
- SESE Geography
Strand: Natural Environments
Strand unit: Physical Features
Suggestions for use: Each of the four suggestions are very realistic for class. Very little planning is required though students will need to be familiar with the story of the Titanic.
- 5-6
- English
Strand: Oral Language
Suggestions for use: Each of the four suggestions are very realistic for class. Very little planning is required though students will need to be familiar with the story of the Titanic.
9
The Titanic Experience
http://titanicbelfast.com/ Added: 21 May 2016 Contributor: Allan Carberry Resource type: OtherOfficial website of the Titanic Experience museum in Belfast.
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- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Life, Society, Work & Culture
10
Building Titanic
http://titanicbelfast.com/Explore/The-Titanic-Belfast-Building.aspx Added: 02 Jul 2018 Contributor: yvonne omeara Resource type: Case Study / Demonstration / Guide/notes / ReferenceThis website details the building of the Titanic
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- 5-6
- SESE History
Strand: Life, Society, Work & Culture
Strand unit: Language & Culture: 19th & 20th Century
Content objective: This resource should enable a child to:
- examine and become familiar with evidence which informs us about the lives of people in the periods studied, their thoughts and concerns, especially evidence which may be found locally
