Let's Learn About the Titanic!

Today you will have the job of researching and learning more about the Titanic and its sinking back in 1912. 

 Saturday was the 100^th anniversary of the sinking. This disaster was one of the worst maritime accidents of all time. Your job is to gather facts and information about Titanic, its passengers and crew. You will document the series of events that led up to the sinking of the Titanic.

 

Your task, if you choose to accept it:

1. Complete the background information worksheet by using the appropriate websites.

2. Using the information you gathered on the worksheets, write a two to three page story from the perspective of a survivor of the Titanic tragedy. Tell who you are, how old you are, who you were traveling with, why you were on the Titanic, and what class of passenger you were. Detail your feelings during the evacuation, as you witnessed the sinking, and when you were rescued by the Carpathia. Use description.

When you finish the worksheet, it will need to be glued into your Interactive Notebook. Following the worksheet should be your story. It is okay if it takes multiple pages, but do not renumber your pages.

This assignment will be graded when I return from my workshop in San Antonio. Be sure to do your best work. 

Website for the Background Information Page

 The Titanic tragedy changed many lives and continues to this day to be of interest to many people. I hope that you learned something new and enjoyed your time studying Titanic!