To the Ends of the Earth and Beyond
Teacher
To the Ends of the Earth and Beyond is a curriculum-based program and Navy Museum tour focusing on the role of the United States Navy in exploration and diplomacy throughout history. In order for your students to have a successful experience at the Museum we encourage you to use as many of the activities in this packet as possible. This packet is divided into four sections (Navigation, To the Ends of the Poles, Commodore Perry and Japan, and Undersea Exploration)and contains activities that develop skills in writing, map reading, researching, critical thinking, and creative expression, while providing a historical look at important naval accomplishments.
To the Ends of the Earth and Beyond is most appropriate for students in grades 4 through 8. We hope your students will incorporate what they have learned from these materials with exhibits at The Navy Museum for a more fulfilling educational experience.
If you have any suggestions about this program or any other comments, please contact the Education Department at (202) 433-6826 or (202) 433-4995.
INCLUDED IN THIS PACKET:
| Navigation | Commodore Perry and Japan |
|---|---|
| Biography: Matthew Fontaine Maury | Biography: Matthew C. Perry |
| Research and Report | Vocabulary |
| Vocabulary | Japanese Class System |
| Word search | Perry's Longitude and Latitude |
| Charting the Seas-Latitude and Longitude | Guess Who? Activity |
| Longitude Activities | It's the Thought that Counts Activity |
| Other Activities | Discussion Questions |
| The Navy Travels to the Poles | Undersea Exploration |
| Background Information | Background information |
| Biography: Finn Ronne | Biography: Robert Ballard |
| Polar Opposites | Undersea Vocabulary |
| Polar Projects Questions and Activities | Questions and Activities |
| Polar Journals | Challenges Undersea |
| Polar Time Line | Aquanauts and Sea Labs |
| Antarctic Treaty System |
