The Sinking of the Titanic Lesson

In this lesson, students will identify the specific events on April 14–15, 1912 that led to the Titanic’s sinking, including iceberg warnings, speed decisions, hull damage, and the lifeboat evacuation. Students will also explain how design choices, safety regulations, crew training, and later investigations led to new maritime safety rules such as lifeboats for all passengers, 24-hour radio watch, SOLAS (1914), and the International Ice Patrol (1914). Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, from reading and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.