New Exhibit:
TITANIC: THE
ARTIFACT
EXHIBITION
October 1, 2009 through
January 18, 2010
Grades Kâ12
Presenting Sponsor: ESL Federal Credit Union
Additional Support: Harris Beach PLLC & Senator Jim Alesi
Media Sponsor: Time Warner Cable
Produced by: RMS Titanic, Inc. and Premier Exhibitions
NYS Learning Standards: A: 3,4 MST: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7
CDOS: 2 ELA: 1, 4
SS: 1, 2, 3, 4
TITANIC: THE ARTIFACT EXHIBITION is a great catalyst for lessons in Science, History, Geography, English, Math and Technology. Many students are familiar with the compelling story behind the ship's promised voyage and tragic demise. Innovative educational resources have been designed to link this built-in interest to classroom-friendly lessons that will generate student interest before your visit and extend student learning beyond your field trip.
Rochester Area Stories
The Union & Advertiser, Monday, April 15, 1912
The Rochester Herald, Tuesday, April 16, 1912
For ideas on exploring these stories and more call the RMSC Library at (585) 271-4552, ext. 315. The RMSC Library WELCOMES teachers as well as individual students with permission of parent or teacher.
Our Teacher's Guide includes a Field Trip Scavenger Hunt plus classroom activities for elementary, middle, and high school levels aligned to the State Academic Content Standards for New York. These lessons, which come with ready-to-copy Student Activity Pages, are designed to be used before, during, and after your field trip.
This Teacher's Guide features a variety of methods and projects for those educators who strive for differentiated instruction in their classrooms. While learning about Titanic, students can analyze primary sources, explore history through music, perform historical reenactments and sharpen their geography skills. Teachers will find something to engage students of all skill levels and interests.
Teachers can register to receive a FREE downloadable copy of the Titanic Teacher's Guide for their grade level at http://education.prxi.com/tgrequest