Our Day Aboard the Titanic

After reading about the Titanic during our "Disasters" reading unit, we planned a day on which we would pretend to be sailing on the amazing Titanic. We constructed a ship in our classroom and brainstormed a day's worth of activities. Check out the pictures and captions below to learn more about our exciting day aboard the "Wonder Ship."

Before the big day aboard the ship, we worked as a team to construct the ship around our desks. We cut and measured paper and created windows to attach to the ship.
	On the day of the launch, we had to get our Passports stamped in South Hampton before we were allowed to board the ship and leave the country.
Captain Newingham gave us tickets as we boarded the ship. Students were assigned to first, second, or third class cabins (desks). Throughout the day, we got to spend time in each section of the ship.
	Some first class passengers even got to stay in the Parlor Suites. The tickets for those luxurious rooms cost $3,300 even back in 1912.
The first thing we did was share the special items that we brought along with us in our suitcases (backpacks). Many passengers brought pictures of their family and their pets.
	Next we learned about the Morse Code, a telegraph code in which letters and numbers are represented by strings of dots and dashes (short and long signals). Captain Newingham gave us a copy of the Morse Code Alphabet and then used an online translator to send us messages. We had to figure out what she was saying. Morse Code Translator: http://www.soton.ac.uk/~scp93ch/morse/
Students used a Palm application called InflationMaster® to calculate the rise in prices of goods and services since the launch of the Titanic. Titanic Inflation Worksheet
	During snack, first class passengers were served by the crew and used fancy placemats on which they placed their food.
During music class, we practiced a song about the Titanic. We practiced it aboard the ship and preformed it as a chant. Watch the Video! Read the Lyrics
	Can you believe we used laptops on the Titanic? We typed letters (postcards) to our families telling them about our fabulous day aboard the Titanic.
During tea time, third class passengers acted as members of the crew and served the first class passengers in the "formal" dining room.
	All passengers aboard the crew sipped on lemonade and indulged in chocolate chip cones. We all made sure to use our best manners and etiquette while eating. Scone Recipe
During tea time some students acted as pianists and played songs while we ate. All performers did a great job!
	What an exciting day aboard the "Wonder Ship!" Unlike the original passengers, students were fortunate enough to go home with a bag full of souvenirs from the voyage.