Resources
Educators
Activities for Middle School Students
Build a submarine. Grades 5-8
Build a submarine. Grades 6-8
An Introduction to the History and Technology of Submarines. Grades 5-8
Part of the Maritime Administration's and Propeller Club of the United States'
Adopt-a-Ship Program
Part of the Maritime Administration's and Propeller Club of the United States'
Adopt-a-Ship Program
Shipyard Operations Simulation
Students are employed in different departments while building a ship. They
calculate the weight, draft, and kinetic energy of a ship. Developed by Old
Dominion University (ODU) and funded by the National Shipbuilding Research
Program (NSRP). Grades 6-8
Students construct a submarine in this simulation. Playing the role of employees of
ABC yard, they must first estimate the cost of the vessel and then build it.
Developed by ODU and funded by NSRP (NSRP). Grades 6-8
Students find the center of buoyancy, calculate weight and volume of displaced
water, and study the effect of salinity in this simulation developed by ODU
and funded by NSRP. Grades 6-8
Students assume role of Ship Disaster Investigation Agency (SDIA) agents
analyzing ship disaster case studies. Developed by ODU and funded by NSRP.
Grades 6-8
Activities for High School Students
Shipyard Operations Simulation
Students are employed in different departments while building a ship. They
calculate the weight, draft, and kinetic energy of a ship. Developed by Old
Dominion University (ODU) and funded by the National Shipbuilding Research
Program (NSRP). Grades 6-8
Students construct a submarine in this simulation. Playing the role of employees of
ABC yard, they must first estimate the cost of the vessel and then build it.
Developed by ODU and funded by NSRP (NSRP). Grades 6-8
Students find the center of buoyancy, calculate weight and volume of displaced
water, and study the effect of salinity in this simulation developed by ODU
and funded by NSRP. Grades 9-12
Students assume role of Ship Disaster Investigation Agency (SDIA) agents
analyzing ship disaster case studies. Developed by ODU and funded by NSRP.
Grades 9-12
Useful Links and Resources
U.S. Maritime Administration's Gallery of Ship Photos
View pictures of different types of ships
Occupational Outlook Handbook 2008-09
The definitive source of occupational information
Tools for Educators
Video LibraryLearn what others working in the industry are saying, watch a video about
apprenticeship, and get a feel for different jobs found in a shipyard.
Adopt-a-Ship Program
U.S. Maritime Administration - Have your class adopt a ship!