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International seaport museum

International seaport museum. Maritime educational programs. history. 1960 - Founded as The Philadelphia Maritime Museum 1974 - Moved to its current, larger facility on Penn’s Landing 1994- 1995 Expanded and reopened as Independence Seaport Museum

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International seaport museum

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  1. International seaport museum Maritime educational programs

  2. history • 1960 - Founded as The Philadelphia Maritime Museum • 1974 - Moved to its current, larger facility on Penn’s Landing • 1994- 1995 Expanded and reopened as Independence Seaport Museum • 1996 - Museum gained the USS Olympia and USS Becuna • Today - Primary holder of art, artifacts and archival materials documenting the diverse maritime history of the Greater Delaware Valley, Port of Philadelphia and other major urban ports along the Delaware River.

  3. Overview of programs • Cover students in grades K-12 • Led by a Museum Educator • Include a Classroom Lesson • Hands-on activity • Meet various Pennsylvania, NJ and Delaware curriculum standards for the following subjects • Ecology • Geography • History • Math • Reading/Writing/Language Arts • Science and Technology

  4. Educational programs – Grades k-3 • Little skipper • Language Arts/Social Sciences • Interactive lesson about sea trade, ship cargo and sailor shipboard life • One student gets to dress like a sailor • Meets following standards: • US Standards: NSS-USH.K-4.2, NSS-EC.K-4.6 • PA Standards: 1.6, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1 • NJ Standards: 6.1, 6.3 SL 1.3 • DE Standards: History 1; English Language Arts 3

  5. Educational programs – grades 3-6 • What Floats Your Boat? Literally. • Science/Social Studies/Math/Technology • Learn about the physical principals involved in keeping a boat afloat through a series of fun hands-on activities. • Meetings the following standards • US Standards: NSS-USH.5-12.7, NSS-USH.5-12.8, NS.5-8.2, NS.5-8.5, NS.9-12.2 • PA Standards: 1.6, 2.1, 2.3, 3.4, 8.1 • NJ Standards: 3.G.2, 4.1, 4.2, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 6.3, 8.2 • DE Standards: 5.G.2; Science 1, 3; History 1; Technology TPA6

  6. Educational programs – grades 3-6 • Real Pirates of Philadelphia • Language Arts/Social Studies • Learn about early maritime economics from the point of view of 17th and 18th century pirates and privateers. Discover the role of pirates in Philadelphia. • One lucky student will get to dress up like a pirate! • Meets the following standards: • US Standards: NSS-USH.K-4.2, NSS-G.K-12.1, NSS-C.9-12.4, NSS-EC.K-4.6 • PA Standards: 1.6, 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 7.1, 8.1.3.B; 8.1.6.B; 8.2.3.D • NJ Standards: SL.3.3, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 8.1 • DE Standards: Economics 2, 3, 4; History 1, 4; English Language Arts 3

  7. Educational programs – grades 3-6 • Early Explorers • Language Arts/Social Studies/Geography • Explore the concept of trade using explorers and their connection to Native Americans. • Meets the following standards: • US Standards: NSS-USH.K-4.4, NSS-USH.K-4.2, NSS-G.K-12.1, NL-ENG.K-12.9 • PA Standards: 1.6, 6.1, 6.2, 6.4, 7.1, 7.3 • NJ Standards: SL.3.3, 6.1, 6.2 • DE Standards: Economics 2, 3, 4; History 1, 4; Geography 3; English Language Arts 3

  8. Educational programs – grades 3-6 • Immigration-Philadelphia's Port of Freedom • Language Arts/Social Studies • Discover the process, trials, and tribulations facing different nationalities as they attempted to call Philadelphia home. • Meets the following standards: • US Standards: NSS-USH.K-4.4, NSS-C.9-12.4, NL-ENG.K-12.9 • PA Standards: 1.6, 7.1, 7.3, 8.1.3.B; 8.1.6.B; 8.2.3.D • NJ Standards: SL.3.3, 6.1, 6.2 • DE Standards: History 1, 4; Geography 1, 3; English Language Arts 3

  9. Education programs – grades 3-6 • Early History of Philadelphia • Social Studies/Language Arts • Students will connect with their local history and learn how Philadelphia is more than cheesesteaks and soft pretzels. • Meets the following standards: • US Standards: NSS-USH.K-4.2, NSS-USH.5-12.3, NSS-USH.5-12.6 • PA Standards: 1.6, 6.1, 6.2, 6.3, 6.5, 7.1, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3 • NJ Standards: SL.3.3, 6.1, 8.2 • DE Standards: Economics 2, 3, 4; History 1, 4; Geography 1; English Language Arts 3

  10. Education programs – grades 6-8 • African American Mariners at Sea • Social Studies/Language Arts • Learn how African American mariners have shaped our naval history from the Revolutionary War to the present day. • Meets the following standards: • US Standards: NL-ENG.K-12.6, NSS-WH.5-12.8, NL-ENG.K-12.9 • PA Standards: 1.6, 6.1, 6.2, 8.1 • NJ Standards: SL.6.2, 6.1 • DE Standards: History 1, 4; English Language Arts 3

  11. Education programs – grades 6-8 • Civil War on the Seas • Social Studies/Language Arts • Learn about the significance of Philadelphia's shipbuilding industry during the Civil War and about the earliest days of the US Navy's submarine technology. • Meets the following standards: • US Standards: NS.5-8.5, NSS-USH.5-12.5, NL-ENG.K-12.9 • PA Standards: 1.6, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, • NJ Standards: 6.1, 6.3, SL.6.2 • DE Standards: History 1, 4; Geography 1, 3, 4; English Language Arts 3

  12. Education programs – grades 6-8 • Ships and Fish: Working Together • Science/Technology • Learn why the US Navy sinks ships on purpose today to become artificial reefs. • Meets the following standards • US Standards: NS.5-8.3, NS.5-8.5, NSS-G.K-12.5, NT.K-12.1 • PA Standards: 3.1, 4.1, 4.5, 7.4 • NJ Standards: 5.1, 5.3, 8.2 • DE Standards: Science 1, 3, 7, 8; Geography 2; Technology M1

  13. Education programs – grades 6-8 • Simple Machines at Sea • Science/Math/Technology • Learn the basics of knot tying and pulley systems, then delve into advanced examples in the Seaport's boat-building workshop to gain first-hand experience of the importance of mechanical advantage. • Meets the following standards • US Standards: NS.9-12.2, NS.5-8.2, NS.5-8.5, NSS-USH.5-12.7, NT.K-12.1 • PA Standards: 2.1, 2.3, 3.4 • NJ Standards: 5.4, 5.2, 8.2, 6RP.1, 6.SP.5 • DE Standards: 6RP.1; Science 1, 3; Technology M3

  14. Education programs – grades 6-8 • Social Studies/Language Arts • What role did the waterways throughout the Philadelphia region play in the Revolutionary War? Students will learn about some of the key battles that took place in the Philadelphia region, including a few on its waterways. US Standards: NSS-USH.5-12.3, NL-ENG.K-12.9 • PA Standards: 1.6, 7.4, 8.1, 8.2, 8.3, 8.4 • NJ Standards: 6.1, 6.2, SL.6.2 • DE Standards: History 1, 4; Geography 1, 3, 4; English Language Arts 3

  15. Education programs – grades 9-12 • Submarine Science • Science/Math/Technology • How does a submarine plunge from the water's surface to the murky depths? How does this technology relate to human divers? Learn about ballast tanks and tour Submarine Becuna for an up-close look at the inner workings of these underwater vessels. US Standards: NS.9-12.2, NS.5-8.2, NS.5-8.5, NSS-USH.5-12.7, NT.K-12.1 • PA Standards: 1.6, 2.1, 2.7, 3.4 • NJ Standards: 3.5, 5.1, 5.2, 6.1, 8.2, N-Q.1 • DE Standards: 9-12N.Q.1; Science 1, 3; Technology M5

  16. Education programs – grades 9-12 • WWI: The Forgotten War • Social Studies/Language Arts • Explore the causes and effects of the "Great War" and how it reshaped the world we live in today. Learn about the use of propaganda and how advancements in technology paved the way for modern-day warfare. This lesson also connects the conflict with previous wars and how it laid the groundwork for WWII. US Standards: NSS-C.9-12.4, NSS-G.K-12.5, NSS-USH.5-12.7, NL-ENG.K-12.9 • PA Standards: 1.6, 7.1, 8.1, 8.3, 8.4 • NJ Standards: SL.9-10.1, 6.1, 6.2 • DE Standards: History 1, 4; Geography 1, 3; English Language Arts 3

  17. Education programs – grades 9-12 • WWII- Submarines and Naval Warfare • Social Studies/Language Arts  • Explore the importance of submarines and naval warfare during WWII with a lesson and tour of Submarine Becuna. Discover the significance of German U-Boats and learn about one of the greatest naval battles in history, the Battle of Leyte Gulf. Learn the history of WWII and its effects on the 20th century. US Standards: NSS-C.9-12.4, NSS-G.K-12.5, NSS-USH.5-12.8 • PA Standards: 1.6, 7.1, 8.1, 8.3, 8.4 • NJ Standards: SL.9-10.1, 6.1, 6.2 • DE Standards: History 1, 4; Geography 1, 3; English Language Arts 3

  18. Education programs – grades 9-12 • You May Fire When Ready, Gridley • Science/Math/Technology • Students will examine how the USS Olympia used a quadratic equation to aim its 5-inch guns. Capable of firing a 55 pound projectile up to 5 miles toward its intended target--an amazing feat for a ship built long before GPS, digital computers, or radar! Students will learn how parabolas are useful for more than just firing, such as baseball or football. US Standards: NS.9-12.2, NT.K-12.1, NM-PROB.PK-12.1 • PA Standards: 2.3, 2.8, 2.9 2.10, 3.2 • NJ Standards: A-APR.1, A-REI.4, A-REI.12, F-TF.1, F-TF.8, 5.3, 6.2, 8.2 • DE Standards: 9-12A-APR.1, 9-12A.REI.4a, 9-12.A.REI.12, 9-12.F.TF.1, 9-12.F.TF.8, Science 1, 3; Technology M1, M5

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