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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...

Lesson: Cold War Slang

Cold War Slang Become familiar with Navy jargon and procedures, and learn about the Cold War through the eyes of a sailor. Practice creative writing utilizing Cold War events and the experiences of sailors. Grades: 7, 8 Disciplines: Social Studies, Reading Background...

STEM Adventure Summer Camp

Battleship IOWA STEM Adventure Camp ScholarshipRegistration Battleship IOWA is once again hosting our STEM Adventure Camp this summer! Thanks to funding provided by the Crail-Johnson Foundation, children from moderate to low-income households in the greater LA Harbor...

USS Iowa San Pedro Fun Educational Day Trip

02/23/2018 by DayTrippen The Battleship USS Iowa is docked berth 87 Port of Los Angeles. Open daily for tours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. every day except Thanksgiving and Christmas.  Self-guided tours let visitors explore seven decks of this massive ship. One of the many...
National Museum of the Surface Navy Plank Owner certificate

Why did the dad bring an extra pair of socks golfing?

In case he got a hole in one.

⚓🧔🔥  Bring your best "dad jokes" and your dad and join us aboard Battleship IOWA Sunday, June 21 for our

Father's Day STEEL BEACH BARBECUE!

Tickets include general admission, classic steel beach barbecue buffet, drinks, VIP swag, and more... Hit up the button below for details and to purchase tickets.