Background: This scavenger hunt will introduce students to life in the U.S. Navy during the Civil War. The answers to the questions are in the museum or on the gunboat. It will require the students to read the signs and observe the artifacts. Method: Before the field trip, the teacher will:
If you are bringing more than 35 students, the group will need to be divided into two groups. One group works inside the museum, one group on the gunboat. If your class size is more than 100 only fifty at a time are allowed in the museum.
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Objectives: While visiting the U.S.S. CAIRO Gunboat and Museum, students will identify persons, places and artifacts related to the City Class Ironclads. Materials: Searching for Answers Activity Sheet, pen or pencils. |
Last updated: April 14, 2015