STEAM at Sea is aligned with NGSS STEM activities and aims to inspire, inform, and connect students to establish a pathway towards a career in the maritime sector. 

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AN AFTERNOON TO REMEMBER In 1962 Vice Admiral Samuel L. Gravely, Jr. became the first African American to take command of a U.S. Navy […]

Attention 11th Grade Students You are eligible to participate in our annual Gravely Experience Scholarship Contest. Students with winning submissions could receive a scholarship […]

Vicky Invites You Aboard for a Battleship Birthday Party!Join Vicky, the ship’s furry crew member, for an unforgettable birthday adventure aboard Battleship IOWA! Party […]

Weather prediction Activity Objective: Students will be introduced to antique techniques mariners used to predict weather while at sea. Students will observe most of […]

Mini Water Cycle Activity Objective: Students will learn how thermal energy is transferred and how this transfer of energy establishes and drives the water […]

Weather prediction Activity Objective: Students will be introduced to antique techniques mariners used to predict weather while at sea. Students will observe most of […]

Mini Water Cycle Activity Objective: Students will learn how thermal energy is transferred and how this transfer of energy establishes and drives the water […]

A Battleship’s Vocabulary The language used to describe parts of a large Naval ship can be difficult to learn. Using some sort of topic […]

The Story of Victory the Dog Learn how to write a professional letter using the real story of the USS Iowa’s ship’s dog. Grades: […]

Where in the World? This lesson teaches the concepts of latitude and longitude with relation to the globe. Grades: 4-6 Disciplines: Geography, Math Download […]

Where in the World War? As an introduction to World War II in the Pacific, students will use classroom reference materials to learn the […]

World War II Vocabulary This is a game that teaches political concepts and language that have their origins in World War II. Grades: 4-8 […]

Buoyant Boats Discover the most effective boat designs by designing and building your own boat! Grades: 4 Disciplines: Science Download Lesson Plan

Chronicles of Courage: The Doolittle Raid Only months after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor, famed pilot James Doolittle leads a top-secret mission to […]