TRAVELING ON THE TITANIC

After our class read about the Titanic during our "Journeys" reading unit, we planned a day which we pretended to be traveling on the Titanic. First we each chose to be either a first class, second class, or third class passenger who really sailed on the Titanic. Ms. T-L gave us each a passport, and we researched the person we were pretending to be. We discovered where we were going, who we were traveling with, why we were traveling, our real cabin number, and other important information. Then we went to the high school drama closet and selected costumes to wear. Before the big day aboard the ship, we constructed a ship around our desks. We measured bulletin board paper, created portholes, and cut big letters that spelled TITANIC.

On the day we traveled, Captain Smith (AKA Ms. T-L) checked our passports and assigned us our cabin numbers. Once everyone was on board, we introduced ourselves to the other passengers. A few of the passengers that were sailing were the unsinkable Molly Brown, John Jacob Astor and his wife, Madeline Astor, and Ruth Becker.

After everyone was introduced, we learned Morse Code. Captain Smith sent us some messages, and we translated what Captain Smith was telling us. Next we enjoyed tea time. The crew (some of our parents) served us delicious scones and lemonade. The first class passengers even had fancy placemats! During tea time, we enjoyed listening to piano and harmonica selections which were played by our own classroom orchestra!

Once we finished tea time, we created postcards for our parents, played chess and cards, and watched a movie about Dr. Ballard's discovery of the Titanic.

We had a very exciting day that was filled with lots of memories. Traveling on the Titanic was truly amazing!!

Research is so fun!!

Let's measure to build the Titanic.

Which dress should I wear on the Titanic?

The first class passengers board the ship.

Ruth Becker travels with her mom.

The mighty Titanic departs.

The passengers introduce themselves.

Meet the unsinkable Molly Brown!!

We translate messages in Morse Code that Captain Smith sent to us.

Third class passengers enjoy a variety of scones.

An orchestra member entertains us during "Teatime on the Titanic".

Traveling on the Titanic will always be a memorable day!