Determine the amount of time it would take to cross a body of water using different ship speeds. Using the books Paddle to the Sea , Minn of the Mississippi , and Sea Bird , compare and contrast the adventures of the main characters. Students may write a creative story about their own adventure on a local body of water. Using the book The True Confessions of Charlotte Doyle , students journal or write a story of an adventure as if they were with Charlotte Doyle. Write poetry and ballads related to the sea.
Science Study the effects of temperature on water.
Compare salt water to fresh water. Study animals and plants living in salt water and fresh water. Study the similarities and the differences. Discuss the food pyramid and the difficulty of maintaining a healthy diet aboard a ship. Using map scale, determine the best route for a ship to take from port to port.