Through this activity you are going to learn about the finding of the Titanic and other ships. You will also learn about Robert Ballard, a scientist and “wreck hunter” who has dared to try new methods for finding sunk ships. Follow instructions and start this mission through “unexpected routes”. Keep record of your findings in your “mission’s log”.
1. The first thing you need to do is to find the meaning of some key words. To make your work easier, you have to click on the following link: http://www.oxforddictionaries.com/view/entry/m_en_us1290026#m_en_us1290026 then, insert the word in the “Dictionary” search area, click “GO” and the meaning you need is right there. Create a word document with a chart like this and fill it in with the required information.
1. Word Search: Find the meaning of the following words. | |
ancient | |
armor | |
debris | |
descent | |
graveyard | |
plaque | |
state of the art | |
ship wreck | |
survivor | |
target | |
tombstone | |
triumphant | |
unsinkable | |
voyage | |
wreckage | |
2. When you are done, you are ready to check your vocabulary knowledge. Get into http://www.eduplace.com/kids/tnc/ewordgame/index.html?grade=4&theme=1&selection=3
test your vocabulary knowledge and get the "Champion" award.
3. Now you are ready to learn about Robert Ballard and his expeditions to find wrecks all over the world. First, watch the video at: http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=6578073n&tag=contentBody;housing
You can click on "The Great Explorer, Part 2, to learn more about Robert Ballard and his work.
After you watch the video, answer the following questions on your "mission log":
a. Who is Robert Ballard? What is he best known for?
b. What was he doing in the area between the Aegean Sea and the Mediterranean? What did he find?
c. What is Ballard looking for?
d. What is Ballard's equipment to locate wrecks?
e. How many ships has he found?
f. When did he find the "Titanic"?
g. Why were there so many shoes at the wreckage site?
h. Was his mother happy about his finding?
i. How did he use to go undersea? How does he do it now?
j. Is he a treasure hunter?
You can also read the report at: http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2010/06/10/60minutes/main6568485.shtml?tag=currentVideoInfo;segmentTitle
4. To test your knowledge about the Titanic, you have to enter on the site below and answer some questions about it, try this exciting game!
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