History's Mysteries: Iron Meets Iron- The Battle of USS Monitor and CSS Virginia *ONLINE-1 DAY*
Description:
This is a virtual education program offered to school groups. It is taught by educators at the Mariner's Museum Museum in Newport News, VA. The event cost is per login, not per participant. Multiple children plus their parents can participate for a flat rate. This class will be taught live, online through a virtual classroom platform. Compass is registered as the school with the museum, and participants will receive reminders and login instructions from Compass, not from the museum.
Description from the Mariner's Museum website: What happens when iron meets iron? Find out by investigating the battle between USS Monitor and CSS Virginia. Using historical images, students will gain an understanding of the importance of this ironclad battle to Virginia, the American Civil War, and navies around the world, even today. During the program, students will have an opportunity to analyze digital copies of primary source material to learn about six individuals involved in the history of this battle. After the program, students will be able to use a cipher disk and crack a coded message.
Note: Program content will be targeted to the 3rd-5th grade age range, but older and younger students will also enjoy the program and are welcome to attend. For families who track learning to state Standards of Learning, see the class description on the museum's webpage for standards covered.
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