GT Times - Special Edition
The Titanic Issue
The Science and Technology Surrounding the Titanic
On April 10, 1912, the "unsinkable" ocean liner Titanic set sail from Southampton, England en route to New York. Though the Titanic was considered a technological wonder for her time, that didn't prevent the tragic events that unfolded on April 15th. On that day, a series of events led to her sinking to the bottom of the Atlantic Ocean. It would then take 73 years and great advances in science and technology to find her.
The 5th grade GT students began their study of the Titanic learning about those events described above. They then began to focus on the science and technology surrounding Titanic and the area where she was finally found, but especially advances that made her discovery possible.
There were variety of topics available for students to research. Each was able to choose a topic that interested them. They were tasked with researching their topic and creating a product and video to tell about it. Check out the topics and corresponding videos below to see their work! After the initial video in each section, the subsequent bars introduce a different videos on the same topic. Just click on the bar to view each additional video.
Birding in the North Atlantic
Madison S. and Sydney S. had the opportunity to interview a world-renowned ornithologist, Mr. Tom Johnson. Mr. Johnson shared his knowledge of birding, as well as some of his worldwide adventures and contributions to the study of birds. In particular, he shared knowledge and information about birds of the North Atlantic that are found in the surrounding areas where the Titanic sank. Watch the interview below!
Being Safe on the Water 🦺
Since the Titanic disaster, water safety have moved to the forefront. Regulations and laws have been enacted to help keep all types of watercrafts safer for everyone. Learn more here beginning on the banks of the Great Egg Harbor River with Kayden W.
🚢Does it Float? Buoyancy and the Titanic
Buoyancy is the ability or tendency for something to float. The Titanic had revolutionary watertight compartments that helped with this. However, with the bulkheads not being built higher, the water was able to surpass them leading to the sinking of the ship. Learn more about this concept in these videos! We begin with Alex H. below talking buoyancy and watertight compartments with his demo!
Brrrrrrr...🥶
It is well-known that an iceberg contributed to the demise of the Titanic. The water temperature also took its toll on those in the water. Check out the great videos below that tell about hypothermia, icebergs, iceberg formation, Iceberg Alley, and the International Ice Patrol, beginning with Ally S. and Sierra M. and their "breaking" news about icebergs!
🍴Eating Your Way Through the Titanic!
Food is an important part of everyone's life. Several of our budding chefs explore food on the Titanic and compare food that was served to the different classes on board. Begin your foodie tour with Chef Evy and Chef Libby (below) who give you a first-hand look at cooking on the Titanic!
Animal Life🐧
Not only is there abundant sea life in the North Atlantic, but there were also several animals who sailed on the Titanic. Learn all about them here! Start off with Annabelle N. on her dive into the North Atlantic!
📸Clicking Pics Under Water
The use of underwater cameras is vitally important to scientists who found and are studying the Titanic. The evolution of underwater photography is explored by Emma B. in her video below.
🎫Booking Passage on the Titanic!
Are you interested in sailing on the Titanic? Well, contact one of our "travel agents" and learn more about it! Several students decided to travel back in time and became travel agents. Their videos tell of all of the wonders of the Titanic, starting with Karlee M. from Luxury Travel & Tours, so, join us!!
📡 Science and Technology
Science and technology touch all of our lives. Many things that were invented or discovered as a result of another event or invention. Other things, like the Titanic, were discovered as a result of these inventions. Check them out here beginning with Alex B. talking about satellites below.
Special Thanks!
I wanted to thank the parents and families of my GT students for your assistance on this project! I know many of you were actors, food tasters, videographers, directors, clean-up crew, etc. for this, and your help was invaluable! I also want to thank Mr. McClain who set up a Flipgrid class so students could use that forum to create their video, as well as lending his iMovie skills to condense videos!