USS Missouri Memorial Association, Inc.
63 Cowpens Street, Honolulu, HI 96818
www.ussmissouri.org/get-involved

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Where History Comes to Life

Welcome aboard! Explore over 75 years of history on the Battleship
Missouri with engaging educational programs and experiences. We offera program for every grade level where teachers, students and parents
can learn about the Mighty Mo’s role in World War II, the Korean Warand Operation Desert storm. So, come aboard the biggest classroom
you will ever encounter and learn about our nation’s legacy.

History Tours

The Battleship Missouri
Memorial’s Mission

The Mighty Mo is a tremendous venue for students young and old to
explore “hands-on history”. Choose between two tours: self-guided
or guided and walk the decks of this historic battleship. Students will
experience what life was like for thousands of Sailors and Marines, aswell as standing on the Surrender Deck, the official site of the end ofWW II. So, plan a field trip for your class and discover all the stories ofthis historic ship. Maximum group size for guided tours is 80 students.

The USS Missouri Memorial Association
is dedicated to preserving theBattleship Missouri and sharing herstory and place in history.

VisionThe Battleship Missouri Memorial is aninternational symbol of peace andstrives to be a world class experiencethat inspires, educates, and motivates
all nationalities and generations.

Financial Grant AssistanceThanks to charitable foundations, and our donors we can provide financial assistanceto some qualifying schools. This financial assistance will depend on the availabilityof funds. The maximum discount per student is 50%. When making yourreservations ask for the Title I application or email us at: education@ussmissouri.org.

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Education Outreachand Video Teleconference

Overnight Encampment

Outreach

About the Program

The story of the “world’s most famous battleship” is brought to life for students
in grades 4 to 12 with a free 30-minute traveling historic presentation. Presenterswill share with students a virtual tour of the battleship while painting a captivating
picture of the Mighty Mo’s unique history. Students will marvel at the sacrifice andresolve of the Sailors who served aboard the ship.

Worldwide Video TeleconferenceIf you are unable to bring your class for a visit to the ship, you can connect with
the Battleship Missouri Memorial through video teleconferencing. Bring yourschool on a virtual tour and presentation about the history of this great battleship(with emphasis on WWII) followed by questions and answers about the ship andthe war in the Pacific.
Through our video teleconferences the Battleship Missouri has traveled virtually
over 922,000 miles, to more than 13 countries and 25 states. The program ispresented via ZOOM right to your classroom or if you prefer, we are happy to joinyou through your school’s desired virtual meeting platform.

Music Exhibition Program
We welcome school bands, choirs and dance groups
to pay honor and tribute by sharing the gift of music
to the Battleship Missouri Memorial, our veteransand all those who had made the ultimate sacrificefor our country. Groups perform pier-side in the
shadow of the “Mighty Mo”. There is no betterway to cap your visit to Pearl Harbor than toperform in grateful remembrance of those
who have made this country free.

Experience the Life of a Battleship Sailor

The Battleship Missouri Overnight Encampment is designed to foster anunderstanding of history, leadership and team building among the youth of Hawaii,
the United States and the World.

Life at Sea
Participants will experience the life of a battleship sailor through a series oftours and activities while on their overnight stay. Eating in the enlisted crew’s
mess and sleeping in the enlisted crew bunks gives students and adults a better
understanding of what it is like to live and work in the U.S. Navy.

Hands-on History
Students will learn about the unique history of the Battleship Missouri. The ship’s
service in World War II, the Korean War and the Gulf War is discussed in detailat historical locations throughout the ship. The night concludes with a moving
presentation on the Surrender Deck, the official site of the end of WW II.

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A Ship Full of Smiles

Dental Health and the Mighty MO
Students will be able to take a field trip to historic Pearl Harbor, comeaboard the Battleship Missouri, participate in fun dental health lessons
and activities to reinforce what was learned in the classroom. Students
who tour the ship will visit the restored dental clinic as it looked in theearly 1990’s.

Program Components
Our dental lessons use educational
materials and activities from theinternationally recognized American
Dental Association (ADA) “SmileSmarts!” an oral health curriculum.

What makes the
program unique?
Experiencing life aboard a Battleship andrealizing the ship is like a floating city.
Students eat lunch on the mess decks
where the sailors ate onboard ship. Eachstudent takes home a toothbrush andtoothpaste.

Participation
It is designed for students in grade K-1
with up to 50 students per day.

Stowing Supplies

A measurement ActivityStudents will role play as crewmembers of
the USS Missouri who are tasked with stowing
supplies within the ship’s many different storage
rooms. The “supplies” come in the form of various-sized,
rectangular boxes. Before these supplies are stored away theirdimensions must be recorded.

PurposeProgram Components• Students will practice using a variety
of measuring devices such as a ruler, ameter/yardstick, and a measuring tape.

An in-school pre-visit includes a story andactivity and is followed by a shipboard
visit of 2 hours.

• Students will gain an understandingof which measuring device works bestfor small, medium, and large objects.

What makes the
program unique?

• Students will practice how tomeasure the dimensions of arectangular object.

Participation
It is designed for students in grade 2
with up to 50 students per day.

Experiencing life aboard a Battleshipand applying math skills in a real-world
environment. Students eat lunch on themess decks where the sailors
ate onboard ship.

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Third Grade in-School S.T.E.M. Activity

Journey With the StarsThis In-School Presentation has NO COST and will include reading thebook“My Grandpa’s Battleship Missouri Tour” and include a STEM
activity where paper helicopters are dropped on a target and students
will measure the distance landed from the target. Students will tally theinformation, discuss the data and create a histogram to represent andanalyze their data.

The Journey with the Stars program at the Battleship Missouri Memorial
is an interactive learning experience for fourth grade students andteachers. Throughout the lesson, students demonstrate critical thinking
skills in math, science, language arts, history, and public speaking.

Purpose• Students build simple paper
helicopters and drop themon targets.
• Students make predictions regarding
precision and accuracy.

What makes theprogram unique?
Experts from the Battleship Missouri
share stories of shipboard life and makethis activity relevant to everyday life.
Prescribed duration of visit: 1 hour
per classroom.

How do we navigate

PurposeParticipation in this program provides
students with a greater understandingof Hawaiian history, celestial navigationand stellar astronomy, and the useof current technology for aquaticnavigation.

Participation• Students will determine thefrequency that the helicopter lands
near the target.

It is designed for students in grade 4with up to 25 students per day.

• Students create a histogram torepresent and analyze their data.

Program Components
The Journey with the Stars program
includes pre-visit and post-visit
materials and lesson plans forclassroom teachers to use to help
enrich the museum experience.
Participation in this program
includes an engaging and interactive
museum visit with a planetarium-likeexperience, hands-on practice withcurrent GPS technology, observation
and application of traditional celestialnavigation tools and an overview
of the discovery and settlement ofPolynesia and the Polynesian Islands.

What makes theprogram unique?
The program takes place onboard theHistoric Battleship Missouri. Participationin this program provides students with agreater understanding of Hawaiian history,celestial navigation and astronomy,
and the use of current
technology foraquatic navigation.

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Underway with Mighty Mo Robotics

Boy Scout American Heritage Merit Badge

During the USS Missouri Robotics program, students will construct robots
using the LEGO® Mindstorms EV3 Robotics set. The robots they construct
must be designed to complete missions and in order to be successful, therequirements of the mission must be incorporated into the robot design.
In engineering, these requirements are called criteria and constraints.

Every Scout takes an oath that includes duty to his country.
A better understanding of American heritage, the ways in which thepast has led to our present nation is key to truly knowing what itmeans to be an American.
Come aboard an American Hero and learn more about American Heritage.

PurposeHow the robots work

Boy Scout troops are encouraged to attend our merit badge program being held

To expose students to STEM (ScienceTechnology Engineering and Math) ina fun, challenging, and engaging way,
aboard USS Missouri. For this activity,students will gain practice designingand building a vehicle that meets
certain engineering design criteria
and constraints.

The robots work by using various sensors
such as, rotation, light, sound, ultrasonicand touch. The sensors send input information to the “brain” of the robot (the EV3
intelligent brick) which processes thisinformation and sends a signal via cables
to the output ports and ultimately to therotation sensors to allow the robot to move.

aboard the Battleship Missouri Memorial. While immersed in history on this historicParticipation

What else

It is designed for students in grades
4-6, with up to 25 students per day.

Pre-visit lesson ideas areprovided to teacherswhich help to augment

Program Components
An in-school pre-visit is followed bya shipboard visit of 3 hours. They will
spend time constructing, programmingand testing their robots, using theLEGO® Mindstorms EV3, and theEV3 programming software on thecomputer. Once their robots are built
and programmed, they will enter themission room to run their tests andevaluate their performance.

What makes theprogram unique?
Unlike any other robotics program in
the state, is the fact that it is housed
and hosted aboard the only Battleship
Museum in Hawaii. Our missions andtests for the robots are based on realworld Naval missions (Combat, Searchand Rescue, Cargo Transport, etc.)

the shipboard visit.

battleship, Scouts will have the opportunity to work on requirements for theAmerican Heritage Merit Badge on one of 5 available dates each year.

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USS Missouri Partner School Program
A key component in the Battleship Missouri’s
outreach to our local community is its successful
Partner School Program. This innovative program
establishes relationships with local schools byengaging students in one of the many USS Missouri
educational programs offered aboard the ship and at the school site.

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FAQ
How many students can I bring?
Programs vary, but for Guided tours andEncampments the maximum is 80 students.

How long do the tours last?
The guided tour lasts 35 minutes but, allow anadditional 30 minutes to explore the entire ship.

How much does it cost?
Contact us for program cost.

Recently, Aiea Elementary school partnered with the USS Missouri providing all
students in grades K-6 with an opportunity to participate in experiential learning
opportunities. Students participated in grade appropriate education programs

How do I pay for visit?
We accept cash, check, credit cards or purchase order.

such as Journey with the Stars, Dental Hygiene, Robotics, and the Overnight

What do we need to bring for the encampment?

Encampment.

Ask us for the complete Encampment Guidebook which covers what to andwhat not to bring.

Partner Schools assist the Battleship Missouri by sharing
program benefits with other schools and help to sharethe story and place in history of the USS Missouri.
Ask us about becoming a partner school.

Testimonials“The most awesome field trip
I have ever been on.”– Alexis, student Pearl Harbor Kai
Elementary“I was amazed by how muchhistory and education waslearned by my students andmyself”– Sherry, teacher Hau’ula Elementary“After the trip the students
had a better appreciation forthe history that is in theirown backyards.”– Jennifer, teacher Makaha Elementary“It gave the students the best
type of learning experience.
Hands on. They will neverforget it.”– teacher Pearl Harbor Elementary“Staying aboard the U.S.S.
Missouri is a once-in-alifetime event, and we learnedso much during our trip.”– student“If any school is looking for
a new and different way toexperience history, theUSS Missouri encampment
program is the way! We highly
recommend the program andwe will certainly be back.”– teacher“The experience exceeded myexpectations. I didn’t expect
the staff to be soknowledgable or courteous.
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Membership

Join us! Support the Battleship Missouri by joining the Friends of the Mighty
Mo. Your support goes directly towards supporting key mission initiatives
including: Preservation, Restoration, Education, Community Outreach. Ask aboutbecoming an Educator Member today by calling (808)-455-1600 Ext. 244.