Experience #1:

• Research the role that boats and ships have played in helping individuals and groups of people in achieving their dreams over time. For example:

• The May ower

Experience #2:

• Research the relationship of boats to the history of the United States:

• Trade (people and goods)
• War
• Leisure
• Immigration

Experience #3:

• Identify the relationship of boats to famous historical events:

• Washington crossing the Delaware River
• Warfare – German submarines, Ancient Greek battles, bombing of Pearl Harbor

Notes to Teacher

Consider identifying and selecting pieces of literature ( ction and non- ction) that relate to boats/ ships and their historic value.

Highlight the connection that exists between ANY historical event and the use of boats/ships.