Important Moments in History – The Titanic Disaster

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In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the Titanic disaster as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic.    A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students.  The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper.  Also included with this lesson is a word search puzzle that includes an answer key.  Additionally, a timeline project is included, allowing students to utilize the Web 2.0 tool, Tiki-Toki (free, no download needed).

This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topic and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary or high school as well.  This cross-curricular lesson combines social studies/history with technology and is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!

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In this lesson, students learn interesting facts about the Titanic disaster as they complete several projects including a WebQuest (Internet Scavenger Hunt) to answer questions about the topic.    A complete answer key is provided for the WebQuest for easy grading, along with resources for both teachers and students.  The student questions are included in both a print version and a digital (editable) version to make it easy for students to complete the lesson digitally or on paper.  Also included with this lesson is a word search puzzle that includes an answer key.  Additionally, a timeline project is included, allowing students to utilize the Web 2.0 tool, Tiki-Toki (free, no download needed).

This lesson is intended to be an introduction to the topic and was designed for middle school (grades 6-8) but could be used in upper elementary or high school as well.  This cross-curricular lesson combines social studies/history with technology and is also a great lesson to leave for a substitute teacher!

Files included:

  • Teacher & Student Resources
  • Important Moments in History: The Titanic Disaster WebQuest Activity
    (print and editable digital files included)
  • Important Moments in History: The Titanic Disaster WebQuest Answer
    Key
  • Word Search Puzzle – Titanic Terms (includes answer key)
  • Events of Titanic Disaster Timeline Project Expectations
  • Quick Start Guide:  Tiki-Toki (timeline program)

Approximate Lesson Duration:

  • WebQuest – 1 (50 minute) class period
  • Word Search Puzzle – 15 minutes
  • Timeline Project in Tiki-Toki (including research) – 1-2 (50 minute) class periods

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