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Not a very joyous thing to commemorate, but I know my kids would love to learn more about the Titanic.
I found a Teacher's guide that includes some history, art, and science.
Some books that I have seen recommended for the younger crowd (I haven't personally read these yet - have any of you?):
Polar, the Titanic Bear
Titanicat
Inside the Titanic
Anyone have any other ideas?
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Every Titanic forum I have visited really praises the 1997 A&E Documentary
Your oldest boy might enjoy that and for certain you and your husband will!
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Every Titanic forum I have visited really praises the 1997 A&E Documentary
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Oh, that's right - I've seen that before. That's a fascinating documentary! Thanks for reminding me. I couldn't remember whether it was A&E or the History Channel who had done it.
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The latest issue of Boy's Life has a lot about the Titanic and the anniversary -- a fictionalized account by a Boy Scout character, plus a really interesting article on the finding of the wreck in the 1980s, which my 9yo found absolutely fascinating. So if you have Boy Scouts . . . there is that. I'm glad to have these other resources, so my son can follow his rabbit trail!
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Glad you started a thread on this - had been thinking of this centennial and that it would be good to share study ideas.
Several years ago the Titanic: The Artifact Exhibition was here at our local museum. Very interesting. The link has the current exhibit schedule - in case it is close to any members. Currently in Las Vegas, Orlando, San Diego, Kansas City, & Houston. Opening soon in Detroit & Atlanta.
We have the (Unsinkable) Molly Brown House here in Denver. She lived here and so there is a lot of her history here. Molly Brown was Catholic and helped raise money for the building of the Cathedral here, which was completed in 1911 - the year before the Titanic. Anyone want to take a field trip, we will be happy to have you come our way... 
Of the three picture books you listed, Monica, I really like Titanicat. It is very well done, nice illustrations. Based on a true story. The Inside the Titanic book is good too - a richly illustrated non-fiction. Would be enjoyed by anyone who likes cut-away illustrations. I am pretty sure I read the Polar Bear one when the exhibit was here, as the story sounds familiar but I'm not positive - it wasn't particular memorable to me if we did. We got quite few non-fiction juvenile books out then on the topic - I'll have to try to remember which ones we liked most.
This newer Don Brown picture book history is very good.
All Stations! Distress!: April 15, 1912: The Day the Titanic Sank . It's part of a series he is doing on US historical events. I've liked them all.
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MaryM wrote:
We have the (Unsinkable) Molly Brown House here in Denver. She lived here and so there is a lot of her history here. Molly Brown was Catholic and helped raise money for the building of the Cathedral here, which was completed in 1911 - teh year before the Titanic. Anyone want to take a field trip, we will be happy to have you come our way...
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Mary....we just read a Molly Brown picture book a few months ago. Do you know the title off-hand? I'll go look for it, if you dont' know about it (which I just can't IMAGINE, btw!  )
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Was it The Heroine of the Titanic ? I think that is the only one I've read.
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What about the 1964 Debbie Reynolds movie - The Unsinkable Molly Brown? I'm going to try to get it - maybe for a movie night for our group. I know it isn't exaclty historically accurate, but would be fun.
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I just saw a great craft to do on that day. I  this web site!!
Nautical Canvas
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