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In this lesson, students will learn about the navigational concept of triangulation, wherein the approximate position of a vessel can be determined by using basic principles of geometry. Students will first work through a practice problem to grasp the concept and see the calculations, and will then use their math skills to determine the location of a model boat in relationship to three fixed “landmarks,” set up as a 3D model of the coastline.

This is a history lesson regarding the impact and the role canals have on the marine industry. Students will learn about canals, how they are constructed, how they work, and their economic impact on surrounding areas. Using this information, students will make a model of the Panama Canal as a class.

First, the class reads a short write-up about the research. Students analyze the Ocean Conservancy’s International Coastal Cleanup data to make inferences about which countries documented the most amount of marine debris and the types of debris found/collected. Students also answer prompts about why some states or countries had much higher amounts of marine debris reported than others. Middle school students can do this part as a guided activity and will focus on the domestic data. High school s

This is an introductory lesson to the importance of navigation in the marine industry. It will cover the use of nautical charts, chart symbols, and the importance and uses of Global Positioning System (GPS). Students will be able to identify basic symbols on nautical charts. A lesson extension is possible if GPS receivers are available for learning use. Using these, students can engage in a GPS scavenger hunt and navigate an area outdoors!

This lesson is focused on maritime regulations. The shipping industry is principally regulated by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), which is the United Nations agency responsible for the safety of life at sea and the protection of the marine environment. MARPOL is a set of regulations that are designed to prevent pollution of the marine environment by ships. MARPOL has 6 Annexes that cover different types of pollution. For the purposes of this lesson we will focus on Annexes I, II,

In this lesson, students will experience all the steps that it takes to ship cargo from one place to another. They will simulate trading goods between countries and discover how many different roles are necessary to ensure the proper procedures are followed in the shipping industry. They will explore the roles of the producer of goods, the consumer of goods, the shippers, and the charter- ers in between.

In this lesson students will be given an brief introduction to the history of Marine Transit from the Egyptians to present day.

Ships are a central component to the marine industry. In this lesson, students will be introduced to the major types of ships that exist in the marine industry and to the purpose each ship serves. Students will learn the major exports of different countries around the globe and will understand what is required for a ship to get these exports to their destinations.

A port can be defined as a harbor or an area that provides shelter to numerous boats and vessels, and allows for constant or periodic transshipment of goods and/or energy. Ports are a vital part of the marine industry and provide the link between land and the sea. In this lesson, we will review types of ports and what roles they play in the shipping industry and communities.