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The Propeller Club of the United States Adopt-A-Ship Program ExchangeWebsite

Introduction

This web site, a joint effort of The Propeller Club of the United States and the Maritime Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation, supports the teachers and ship crews that are participating in the Adopt-A-Ship program of The Propeller Club.  Each ship involved in the program is adopted by a classroom each school year.  During the year, the class and the ship's crew correspond and share experiences.  The plan fosters interests in geography, history, math, science, transportation, foreign and domestic trade, and English.  It affords children an outlet for natural interests in the sea and teaches them something of the staunch character of the men and women of the American Merchant Marine.

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The web site offers an opportunity for all of the teachers and students (Grades 5-8) involved to share their experiences with other schools and ships.  Teachers are encouraged to share their curricular activities through this site and assist other teachers in enriching their curriculum.

About the Program

        yellow bullet The U.S. Propeller Club's Adopt-A-Ship Program

        yellow bullet A Listing of Schools and Adopted Ships

        yellow bullet  Propeller Club and Maritime Administration Agreement

Resource Materials  

        yellow bullet A " How To " Manual for Teachers

        yellow bullet Suggested Assignments for Use in the Classroom

        yellow bullet Careers in Transportation

        yellow bullet Glossary of Maritime Terms

        yellow bullet Word Search

Life at Sea

        yellow bullet Experiences of Captains

        yellow bullet Life Aboard Ship

        yellow bullet Sea Chantey

Share Your Thoughts

        yellow bullet Teachers, Students, Ship's Personnel - Share your thoughts with others.

        yellow bullet Read Bulletin Board of Comments - Read thoughts and materials provided.

Special Activities

        yellow bullet Upcoming Contests and Events

Related Links   

        yellow bullet Maritime Administration Kids Web Site

        yellow bullet Dept. of Transportation Garrett A. Morgan Technology and Transportation Futures Program Web Site


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This site last updated on May 27, 1999