Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will have a basic understanding of the Titanic, including what it was, why it was famous, and some fun facts about it. The student will also engage in creative activities to reinforce their learning.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Crayons or colored pencils
• Scissors (with supervision)
• Glue (optional)
• A comfortable space to work

Before the lesson, it’s helpful to know some basic facts about the Titanic, such as when it sank, where it was going, and why it is an important part of history.

Activities

• Draw the Titanic:

  The student will draw their own picture of the Titanic. Encourage them to include details like the smokestacks and the ocean. Ask them to think about what colors they want to use.

• Titanic Story Time:

  Read a simple story about the Titanic together. You can create a short story that explains what happened to the ship in a fun way. Ask questions to engage the student!

• Build a Titanic Model:

  Using paper, the student can cut out shapes to create a model of the Titanic. They can glue the pieces together to make their own version of the ship!

• Role Play:

  Act out a scene from the Titanic! One of you can be a passenger and the other can be a crew member. This will help the student understand what it was like on the ship.

Talking Points

• "The Titanic was a really big ship that sank a long time ago. Do you know what 'sank' means?"
• "The Titanic was called the 'unsinkable ship' because people thought it couldn't sink. But it did!"
• "It sank on its first trip across the ocean. Can you imagine being on a big adventure like that?"
• "There were many people on the Titanic, like families and workers. What do you think they were doing?"
• "After the Titanic sank, people learned a lot about how to keep ships safe. Isn't that important?"