Bring history, science, and literacy into your classroom with this engaging, cross-curricular Flying Dutchman lesson unit! Designed for 5th and 6th -grade students, this resource connects high-interest maritime folklore with real-world scientific phenomena, specifically the Fata Morgana mirage and atmospheric refraction. Students will read a high-interest informational passage, test their reading comprehension, and apply their knowledge by engineering a hands-on "Ghost Ship" diorama