Connecticut River Museum's Homeschool Program: Sink or Float! The History (and Mystery) of the Bushnell Turtle
Name:
Connecticut River Museum's Homeschool Program: Sink or Float! The History (and Mystery) of the Bushnell Turtle
Date:
November 16, 2023
Time:
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM EST
Website:
https://ctrivermuseum.org
Event Description:
The Bushnell Turtle was the first of its kind and has left an impact on how we use submarines today. But who was Bushnell, what was the Turtle supposed to do, and where is it now? Find out the answers to these questions and more while becoming a history mystery detective.
Curriculum Connections: We’ll explore how the design of a vessel impacts buoyancy. We’ll also learn about mass, displacement, density, and design. Using primary documents, we’ll dive into the American Revolution and discover how local history has laid the foundation for modern-day submarines.
Link: CLICK HERE
Please remember this is a drop-off program for homeschool learners aged 6-12. Refunds will be given for cancellations with 24-hour notice. If a lesson is canceled due to the weather, your payment will be refunded.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email the Assistant Director of Education, Lauren Bennett-Dionne, at lbdionne@ctrivermuseum.org or call (860) 767-8269 x121.
Curriculum Connections: We’ll explore how the design of a vessel impacts buoyancy. We’ll also learn about mass, displacement, density, and design. Using primary documents, we’ll dive into the American Revolution and discover how local history has laid the foundation for modern-day submarines.
Link: CLICK HERE
Please remember this is a drop-off program for homeschool learners aged 6-12. Refunds will be given for cancellations with 24-hour notice. If a lesson is canceled due to the weather, your payment will be refunded.
If you have any questions or concerns, please email the Assistant Director of Education, Lauren Bennett-Dionne, at lbdionne@ctrivermuseum.org or call (860) 767-8269 x121.
