Well known structures - Titanic - Information for small kids
We have learned about a few buildings of significance and that are well known, but today we will look at most probably the the most famous ships of all times. The Titanic.
- What was the Titanic?
- How long did it take to build it and what was the cost?
- How big was the Titanic?
- Explain in your own word the different parts of the Titanic and what you would find on this ship.
- Who were on the ship when it sank?
- How many lifeboats were on the ship?
- Why did people see the ship as 'unsinkable'?
- What happened to the Titanic?
- How many people died?
- Where was the Titanic suppose to go?
Lets have a look at the facts you need to know. At the end of the worksheet you will watch the video and either compile your own questions on it or make a summary of the information you have learned from watching the video.
- the Titanic was build starting in 1909 and finish it in 1911
- it was 269 meters long and 53 meters high
- coal was burned and the steam was used to power the engines
- there was a mix of people on the ship - the very rich in 1st class and then very poor people that wanted to go to America in search of a new life
- the ship collided with the ice berg and sunk 15 April 1912
- there were more than 2200 passengers on the ship but the amount of life boats were only enough for 1200 passengers
- on that fateful day, more than 1500 people drowned - it was a tragedy
The remains of the Titanic wreck sit on the sea bed over 12400 feet (3780 metres) beneath the surface.
