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Titanic Unpacked

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HistoryPrimary Education

Lesson by National Museums NI

This lesson contains 16 slides, with interactive quizzes and text slides.

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Titanic Unpacked

Slide 1 - Slide

Use what you already know 

Learn some new facts

Get ready to take part

Reflect on what you have learned
When you see this symbol...

Slide 2 - Slide

In what year did Titanic set sail?
A
1910
B
1911
C
1912
D
1913

Slide 3 - Quiz

What was special about the fourth funnel?
A
It puffed coloured smoke
B
It was shorter than the others
C
It didn't work as a funnel
D
It held the Captain's bed

Slide 4 - Quiz

What was the Captain's name?
A
Edward J Smith
B
Edward B Smith
C
Edwin J Smith
D
Edward J Smithson

Slide 5 - Quiz

Did you know?
The sailing of Titanic was to be Captain Smith's final voyage before he retired from service. 
Edward J Smith
He was born in January 1850 and left school at 13. He joined the White Star Line in 1880. He had a reputation as a safe captain, and was trusted with the White Star Line's newest ships.

Slide 6 - Slide

How many rivets were used in the construction of Titanic?
A
3000
B
300,000
C
300,000,000
D
3,000,000

Slide 7 - Quiz



  • Rivets held every part of the ship together
  • Could be put in by machine or hand
  • Five people were in each riveting team
  • This was hard, heavy work! Can you think of some risks associated with this job?



Riveting Facts!

Slide 8 - Slide

How were the passengers separated on Titanic?
A
Class A, B and C
B
By fashion sense
C
First, Second and Third class
D
By height

Slide 9 - Quiz

Which is the correct presentation of the White Star Line logo?
A
B
C
D

Slide 10 - Quiz

Slide 11 - Slide

Put the list of ports in the order that the Titanic called at them. (Drag and drop the images)
Southampton
Cobh/Queenstown
Cherbourg
Belfast

Slide 12 - Drag question

What do you think is the main reason why the Titanic hit the iceberg?
Lack of binoculars
Ice warnings were missed
The speed of the ship
The calm sea and dark night
More ice on the northerly route

Slide 13 - Poll

What do you think contributed to the loss of so many passengers from the Titanic?
Not enough lifeboats for everyone on board
Staff and crew were not fully trained on evacuation
Lifeboats were not filled to capacity
Passengers had never taken part in a safety drill
The bitter cold due to the season and time of night

Slide 14 - Poll

What is your favourite fact about Titanic?

Slide 15 - Open question

How did you enjoy the lesson?
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Slide 16 - Poll