The aim of this lesson is to evaluate why the Titanic sank and ultimately who was to blame for the disaster.
The lesson therefore focuses on the errors made, not just by the Captain, but on the owners and the design of the ship, as well as some sensationalist reports of it being unsinkable in the media.
Students begin by showing their knowledge of the sinking as well as explaining why there is still such a fascination about studying this topic, from exhibitions to books and films.
They are given the context to its maiden voyage as well as some misconceptions about the ship which the students have to decipher.
There are some sources to analyse and infer from, before students are given a number of facts of where the responsibility may lie for the sinking. They will use this information to make a judgement and decide in their opinion who was to blame.
There are some excellent video links to use, including a survivor’s testimony.
A final find and fix plenary will also centre around other misconceptions about the Titanic which they have to pick out and correct.
The lesson is enquiry based with a key question using a lightbulb posed at the start of the lesson and revisited at the end to show the progress of learning.
The resource comes in PowerPoint format if there is a wish to adapt and change.
I have also included suggested teaching strategies to deliver the lesson and there are differentiated materials included, such as a rating grid of responsibility for the disaster.
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