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The Titanic primary resource

Learn all about this legendary ship and its tragic end….

This primary resource helps children learn about the Titanic: the famous ocean liner that sank into the Atlantic Ocean in 1912. When did the Titanic set sail on her maiden voyage? Why did the Titanic sink? How many passengers survived?

Pupils will learn all about this historical ship in our National Geographic Kids primary resource, including the Titanic’s design and structure, how and why it sank, and what the passengers experienced during the tragic event.

The teaching resource can be used as a printed handout for each pupil to review and annotate, or for display on the interactive whiteboard using the images included in the resource for class discussion.

Activity: Ask pupils to imagine that they are reporters working for a newspaper at the time of the Titanic’s maiden voyage. The pupils could write a newspaper article about the maritime disaster using the information in our primary resources, together with their own research. Encourage them to be imaginative and creative, too — they could include interviews/quotes from survivors, as well as their own drawings and pictures.

N.B. The following information for mapping the resource documents to the school curriculum is specifically tailored to the English National Curriculum and Scottish Curriculum for Excellence . We are currently working to bring specifically tailored curriculum resource links for our other territories; including South Africa , Australia and New Zealand . If you have any queries about our upcoming curriculum resource links, please email: [email protected]

This History primary resource  assists with teaching the following  History objectives  from the  National Curriculum :

• Know and understand the history of these islands as a coherent, chronological narrative  
• Gain historical perspective by placing their growing knowledge into different contexts, understanding the connections between local, regional, national and international history; between cultural, economic, military, political, religious and social history; and between short- and long-term timescales.

National Curriculum Key Stage 1 History objective:

• Pupils should be taught: significant historical events, people and places in their own locality

National Curriculum Key Stage 2 History objective:

• Pupils should be taught a study of an aspect or theme in British history that extends pupils’ chronological knowledge beyond 1066

Scottish Curriculum for Excellence Second level Social Studies objective :

• I can use primary and secondary sources selectively to research events in the past.
• I can discuss why people and events from a particular time in the past were important, placing them within a historical sequence 

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Free Titanic Nonfiction Reading Comprehension Passages

As a child, I was FASCINATED by the Titanic.  Sure, the movie came out during my childhood, but I loved to read books about it, too.  Fast-forward a few (ok, several) years, and I am still fascinated by Titanic.  I enjoy reading articles, visiting museums, and watching documentaries about the fated ship.  I secretly get really giddy whenever I encounter a student who shares my fascination, and, trust me, there is at least one kiddo who is a Titanic fanatic every. single. year.

Two years ago marked the 100th anniversary of the sinking of Titanic.  I created a free unit at the time to go along with the important occasion.  Since then, it has received a lot of wonderful attention and feedback.  This year, I wanted to spruce it up with some new additions!

April 15 (Wednesday) marks the anniversary of the sinking, so this week would be a perfect opportunity to use this packet.  This packet contains many differentiated Titanic nonfiction reading comprehension passages you can use to teach facts about the famous ship, as well as a writing and craft activity for students to showcase their learning!  If you can’t work it into your plans this week, this Titanic packet will fit into your plans at any point in the year!  Consider it an opportunity to discuss non-fiction or informational texts or a fun end-of-the-year activity!

Now, onto the packet!

Included in the packet are differentiated, Titanic non-fiction reading comprehension passages with questions, an emergent reader for little ones, and a fact book for older students as well. 

As for my favorite part of the Titanic unit, it would HAVE to be this fun Titanic craft and writing activity.

After students create their Titanic, the booklet opens, and they write about what they learned.  I included differentiated templates, so you can change what goes inside your booklet if wanted.  For ours, I included pages for a Table of Contents, Titanic Bubble Map, Titanic Facts, Titanic’s Maiden Voyage, The Sinking of Titanic, and Finding Titanic.

The book takes a little time and effort to make but it is definitely worth it, and your students will LOVE their book!

Here’s a look at the rest of the packet:

Here Is What Is Included:

• Titanic Emergent Reader

• Titanic Facts Booklet

• Titanic Reading Passage (Easier Passage)

• Titanic Reading Comprehension Questions & Answer Key

• Titanic Reading Passage (More Difficult Passage )

• Titanic Bubble Map Graphic Organizer

• Titanic’s Maiden Voyage Bubble Map Graphic Organizer

• The Sinking of Titanic Bubble Map Graphic Organizer • Finding Titanic Reading Passage

• Finding Titanic Reading Comprehension Questions & Answer Key

• Finding Titanic Bubble Map Graphic Organizer

• Titanic Book Craft Instructions and Template • Titanic Book Craft Insert Pages

• Titanic Book Suggestions

• Titanic Website Suggestions

• Answer Keys Included

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125 Titanic Essay Topic Ideas & Examples

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The sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912 remains one of the most tragic events in maritime history. The ship, which was considered unsinkable, struck an iceberg and ultimately sank, resulting in the loss of over 1,500 lives. The Titanic disaster has since captured the imagination of people around the world, with countless books, movies, and documentaries dedicated to telling the story of the ill-fated ship.

If you're studying the Titanic and looking for essay topic ideas, you're in luck. There are countless angles from which to approach this historical event, from examining the social dynamics onboard the ship to exploring the technological advancements (or lack thereof) that contributed to its demise. To help get you started, here are 125 Titanic essay topic ideas and examples:

• The construction and launch of the RMS Titanic
• The luxury and opulence of the Titanic's first-class accommodations
• The class divide onboard the Titanic
• The role of women and children in the Titanic disaster
• The legacy of the Titanic in popular culture
• The Titanic's sister ship, the RMS Olympic
• The design flaws that contributed to the Titanic's sinking
• The role of the wireless telegraph in the Titanic disaster
• The response of nearby ships to the Titanic's distress signals
• The search and rescue efforts following the Titanic sinking
• The Titanic's impact on maritime safety regulations
• The experiences of survivors of the Titanic disaster
• The myths and misconceptions surrounding the Titanic sinking
• The Titanic's final moments as described by eyewitnesses
• The financial cost of the Titanic disaster
• The Titanic's impact on immigration policies
• The role of the media in reporting on the Titanic disaster
• The investigation into the Titanic sinking and its findings
• The Titanic's impact on the White Star Line
• The environmental impact of the Titanic sinking
• The cultural significance of the Titanic in different countries
• The role of religion and spirituality in the Titanic disaster
• The psychology of survival in the face of a disaster like the Titanic sinking
• The role of luck and chance in determining who survived the Titanic sinking
• The impact of the Titanic disaster on maritime engineering and design
• The Titanic's impact on the tourism industry
• The Titanic's impact on the shipping industry
• The Titanic's impact on the global economy
• The Titanic's impact on the field of oceanography
• The Titanic's impact on the field of archaeology
• The Titanic's impact on the field of forensic science
• The Titanic's impact on the field of disaster preparedness
• The Titanic's impact on the field of climate change research
• The Titanic's impact on the field of underwater exploration
• The Titanic's impact on the field of marine biology
• The Titanic's impact on the field of naval history
• The Titanic's impact on the field of naval architecture
• The Titanic's impact on the field of maritime law
• The Titanic's impact on the field of maritime insurance
• The Titanic's impact on the field of maritime security
• The Titanic's impact on the field of maritime medicine
• The Titanic's impact on the field of maritime communications
• The Titanic's impact on the field of maritime transportation
• The Titanic's impact on the field of maritime trade
• The Titanic's impact on the field of maritime education
• The Titanic's impact on the field of maritime recreation
• The Titanic's impact on the field of maritime tourism
• The Titanic's impact on the field of maritime conservation
• The Titanic's impact on the field of maritime heritage
• The Titanic's impact on the field of maritime archaeology
• The Titanic's impact on the field of maritime preservation
• The Titanic's impact on the field of maritime restoration

No matter which aspect of the Titanic disaster you choose to focus on, there is no shortage of fascinating essay topics to explore. Whether you're interested in the ship's construction, its passengers, or its lasting impact, the Titanic offers a wealth of material for research and analysis. So dive in, and start uncovering the stories of one of the most infamous maritime disasters in history.

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Titanic essay questions.

What is the significance of the ship's name?

The name "Titanic" denotes, first, the spectacular feat of engineering that the ship reflected in 1912, as well as the prideful and arrogant attitudes of the men who created it. J. Bruce Ismay, the man who chose the name, tells Rose and other that he wanted a name that conveyed the sheer scale of the ship. Rose dislikes the egotistical overtones of the name, and suggests that Ismay read Freud, whose work discusses the "male preoccupation with size." The name of the ship, "Titanic," can also refer to the epic, heightened emotions that Jack and Rose feel toward each other over a short period of time. The name ultimately represents a futile, hubristic attempt by mankind to dominate nature and compete with God, similar to the famous myths like Icarus and the tower of Babel. Its collision with an iceberg is a humbling, if not humiliating, moment for many of its principal architects and stewards.

How does the inclusion of real historical characters enhance the movie?

The inclusion of historical figures adds verisimilitude to the fictionalized romance between Jack and Rose. Weaving characters like Molly Brown and J.J. Astor into scenes with Rose and her mother provides insight into the social dynamics of the world of the upper crust. For example, although Molly is a warm-hearted and spectacularly rich woman, Ruth still holds her in contempt because she is "new money" and therefore not as socially acceptable amongst the elite. Including the ship's crew members in the storyline also helps Cameron recreate a compelling account of the sinking of the ship, and render a variety of reactions amongst those responsible for the tragedy. For example, whereas William Murdoch commits suicide out of guilt, and Thomas Andrews stares despondently into a clock as he waits for death, J. Bruce Ismay sneaks onto a lifeboat in a cowardly fashion. The conduct of the various men speaks volumes about how the event of the sinking was a test of character for all involved.

Why is Jack waiting at the top of the staircase for Rose in the final scene of the film?

The scene at the end of the film where Rose is walking through the great ballroom on the ship towards Jack is symbolic of her dying and being reunited with him in death. Rose remembers Jack in an idealized form—wearing his suspenders and common clothes, rather than being forced into the stuffy formalwear that Molly let him borrow in order to fit in with the first-class passengers. Rose sees only friendly faces in this scene, including Tommy Ryan, Fabrizio, Thomas Andrews, and William Murdoch, all of whom break into applause when they kiss. The film's amoral characters, like Ruth, Cal, Lovejoy, and J. Bruce Ismay are nowhere to be found. The two reunite at the clock, which symbolizes the passage of time, and also on the landing of the staircase, which symbolizes Rose crossing over into the afterlife.

What is the meaning behind the line "I jump, you jump, right?"

Jack is the first character to utter this line to Rose, when he pulls her into a gymnasium in order to convince her not to marry Cal. Jack is referring to his willingness to jump into North Atlantic to save Rose, even after only knowing her for mere seconds. The line represents the kind of unconditional devotion and love that characterizes their relationship from the very beginning. When Rose is descending on a lifeboat as the Titanic is sinking, she remembers Jack's words and jumps back onto the boat. Jack is shocked by her actions until she repeats the line back to him—"I jump, you jump, right?" The implication is that Rose is as unwilling to abandon him as he had been unwilling to abandon her, and that she would rather perish with him than return to a loveless life with Cal.

Why is Molly Brown an important character in the film?

Molly Brown is seemingly the only first-class passenger who values human life over material wealth. Whereas the ladies in Ruth's circle, as well as Cal and J. Bruce Ismay, are all preoccupied with luxury and appearances, Molly has little patience for the fussy manners of the upper classes. She hollers at passengers, admires Rose's insouciance, and lends Jack a jacket to wear to dinner, earning the contempt of Ruth. Molly takes a moral stand on her lifeboat by urging them to turn around and save as many people as they can, but is overruled. Molly Brown emerged as one of the few heroes aboard the Titanic , contrasting sharply with cowardly egotists like J. Bruce Ismay, who used their clout to board lifeboats at the expense of women and children.

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The titanic, the lusitania, comparing the disasters.

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