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First class first? Using data to explore the tragedy of the Titanic

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A lesson plan for Grade 9 Computer Technology Skills and Social Studies

Provider: American Association for the Advancement of Science

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Appropriate grades
9
Subjects
social studies (world history)
Provider
American Association for the Advancement of Science

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In this lesson, students analyze and interpret data related to the crew and passengers of the Titanic. They will draw conclusions to better understand the people who were lost or saved as a result of the disaster, and whether or not social status affected the outcome. Students will use computer spreadhsheets and graphing to assist in the analysis.

North Carolina Curriculum Alignment

Social Studies (2003)

Grade 9

  • Goal 1: Historical Tools and Practices - The learner will identify, evaluate, and use the methods and tools valued by historians, compare the views of historians, and trace the themes of history.
    • Objective 1.02: Analyze and interpret primary and secondary sources to compare views, trace themes, and detect bias.
  • Goal 6: Patterns of Social Order - The learner will investigate social and economic organization in various societies throughout time in order to understand the shifts in power and status that have occurred.
    • Objective 6.01: Compare the conditions, racial composition, and status of social classes, castes, and slaves in world societies and analyze changes in those elements.
    • Objective 6.02: Analyze causes and results of ideas regarding superiority and inferiority in society and how those ideas have changed over time.
  • Goal 8: Patterns of History - The learner will assess the influence of ideals, values, beliefs, and traditions on current global events and issues.
    • Objective 8.06: Analyze the meanings of "civilization" in different times and places and demonstrate how such meanings reflect the societies of which they are a part.

Computer Technology Skills (2005)

Grades 9–12

  • Goal 2: The learner will demonstrate knowledge and skills in the use of computer and other technologies.
    • Objective 2.01: Practice and refine knowledge and skills in keyboarding/word processing/desktop publishing, spreadsheets, databases, multimedia, and telecommunications in preparing classroom assignments and projects.
  • Goal 3SS — Social Studies: The learner will use a variety of technologies to access, analyze, interpret, synthesize, apply, and communicate information.
    • Objective 3SS.02: Use databases to collect, record, analyze, and display data.
    • Objective 3SS.03: Use electronic resources for research.
    • Objective 3SS.04: Select and use technological tools for class assignments, projects, and presentations.
    • Objective 3SS.05: Adhere to Fair Use and Multimedia Copyright Guidelines, citing sources of copyrighted materials in papers, projects, and multimedia presentations.