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Mariners’ Museum Homeschool Day 2008

Homeschoolers explored more than 500 years of seafaring adventure during the HEAV-sponsored Mariners' Museum Homeschool Day held on May 15, 2008! Below are just a few highlights.

  • The U.S.S. Monitor-Mariners' Museum is home to one of America's premier Civil War attractions--the U.S.S. Monitor. Homeschool students and parents gained an insider understanding of the people, technology, and science behind the historic Battle of Hampton Roads between the Monitor and Merrimac as they walked the full-scale replica, looked at artifacts, and learned how the famous ironclad was rescued from the bottom of the ocean.
  • Educational Exhibits--The Age of Exploration exhibit showed the importance of the sea in developing civilizations. Students learned how researchers use the museum's collection to understand mankind's experience with the sea and the events that shaped civilizations all over the world. The Chesapeake Bay display showed the history of life on the bay, from oyster shucking to championship sailing. The military exhibit, Defending the Seas, emphasized the importance of sea power throughout history.
  • A Well-Organized Resource Fair-The Resource Fair provided lots of fun and hands-on crafts and games for homeschoolers. Students made pictures and designs from shells, stenciled pirate symbols on cardboard, and played giant floor puzzle game.

CONTACT THE MUSEUM
The museum's exciting programs and artifacts are available to complement homeschoolers' historical and scientific studies. Call the museum at 757-596-2222 for more information about their educational programs just for homeschoolers. If you would like to thank the museum and staff for their wonderful hospitality, you may e-mail Armalita Holley at AHolley@marinersmuseum.org. 

VIEW THE PHOTOS
Click one of the pictures below to start a slideshow from this exciting Homeschool Open House sponsored by HEAV! Please check our events page and keep looking in our Update to find out about other upcoming HEAV-sponsored events.

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