Age of Exploration Series

Maritime Topic Series: Age of Exploration Series - For Elementary & Middle-School Students
The Mariners’ Museum offers homeschoolers the opportunity to not only learn the basics of individual maritime subjects, but also to explore the material in greater depth. The first session in each series introduces students to the subject matter and builds the foundation for future sessions. Each 3-hour program is divided into three interactive portions:

• In-class lesson
• Craft, games, and primary source analysis
• Gallery activity

In the fall of 2009, The Mariners' Museum will be offering the Age of Exploration series for two age groups:

• 2^nd through 4^th graders
• 5^th through 8^th graders

In this series, educators will introduce students to the economic and cultural life of Old World Europe, as well as discuss the reasons why Europeans went in search of new landmasses. Following the initial session, students will learn about the remarkable voyages of the Vikings, Chinese, and Arabians; examine the strange and sometimes hilarious interactions between Europeans and the Chinese, Africans, Indians, and Native Americans; and study the technology and skills needed to venture the high seas during the Age of Exploration.

Each session is offered on a Thursday from 1-4 P.M.:

• September 17: The European Race for Spice, Land, & Glory
• October 1: The Other Explorers
• October 15: Encounters of a Strange Kind
• October 29: Survival! Life at Sea

Program Cost

*Cost per student, per program

Chaperones are not required. Parents wishing to attend the program with their children will be charged $7 per adult, per session or $20 per adult, per series. However, parents interested in assisting with supervision will be admitted free of charge. Please contact Armalita Holley at (757) 591-7743 to learn more about this option.

To Register
To register, send the completed registration form and payment to the address or fax number listed on the form. To register by phone, please call (757) 591-7743. The form and payment must be received by September 11, 2009. Space is limited to 20 students per age group. Pre-registration is required. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate walk-ins. You will receive a confirmation letter in the mail within one week. To receive a full refund you must notify us of any cancellations a minimum of two weeks prior to the program. To qualify for a fifty-percent refund, cancellations must be made no later than 72-hours prior to the program. Refunds will not be issued without at least a 72-hour notice of cancellation. However, if the Museum must cancel, a full refund will be issued.