Introduction
Many ships have sunk throughout history. What makes the Titanic so memorable?
Task
Using the links provided, answer all questions on your documentation page.
Remember the documentation page will help you write your speech at the end.
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https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic/
1. What was the Titanic transporting across the ocean?
2. What date did the Titanic set sail?
https://www.encyclopedia-titanica.org/titanic-deckplans/
3. Examine each deck in the deck plans; what was the length of the Titanic?
4. How how wide was the Titanic?
Watch this video:
5.What did the Titanic hit that caused it to sink?
http://www.titanic-facts.com/1912-the-sinking-of-the-titanic.html
6. What was the date the Titanic sank?
7. How many lives were lost at sea when Titanic sank?
http://www.titanic-facts.com/titanic-wreck.html
8. Which ship heard Titanic's distress calls?
http://www.titanic-facts.com/titanic-pictures.html
9. What year was Titanic discovered at the bottom of the ocean?
Evaluation
Now that you have gathered information about the Titanic
Based on what you've read and watched form a speech explaining what the Titanic that will inform others of the titanic, be sure to include what you believe makes the Titanic so memorable.
Titanic Presentation
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Category |
Scoring Criteria |
Total Points |
Score |
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Organization (10 points) |
The presentation is about the Titanic, and stays on topic
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5 |
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Information is presented in a way that makes sense |
5 |
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Content (20 points)
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Introduction is attention-getting |
5 |
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Presentation contains accurate facts about the Titanic. |
10 |
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Explains why the Titanic is memorable |
10 |
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There is an obvious conclusion at the end of the speech |
5 |
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Presentation (10 points) |
Speaker maintains good eye contact with the audience |
5 |
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Speaker uses a clear voice. |
5 |
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Score |
Total Points |
50 |
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