Lesson Plan: Across the Pole

Across the Pole Description: Students calculate speed, distance, and time to recreate a historic voyage of the USS Nautilus across the North Pole using real navigation data. It reinforces practical application of the formula s = d/t in a real-world naval context....

MVA Inquiry

Contact Us (Military & Veterans Affairs) Whether you’re a veteran, active-duty service member, or family member, we’re here to support you. Reach out to connect with our team, access resources, or learn more about programs dedicated to honoring and...

Lession: I Sunk Your Battleship!

I Sunk Your Battleship! Description: A coordinate plane plotting activity styled after the classic Battleship game. Students reinforce skills in graphing points, spatial reasoning, and strategy while engaging in a fun, competitive learning experience. Grades: 4, 5, 6,...

Lesson: Thermohaline Circulation Activity

Thermohaline Circulation Activity Description: Students investigate how temperature and salinity influence ocean water density and drive deep-sea currents. Through hands-on experiments and online simulations, they visualize and understand the Global Conveyor Belt...

Lesson: Letters Home

Letters Home Through writing “Victory Mail” (V-Mail) and role play, students learn how members of the military communicated with their family at home. Grades: 4,5,6,7,8 Disciplines:  Social Studies, Reading Vocabulary Distribute a single index card labeled with one of...