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Historical Background on USS Constitution  USS Constitution is the oldest commissioned warship afloat in the world. Carrying a crew of 450 men and over 50 guns, she was launched in 1797 to protect America's freedom on the seas. She was undefeated against the British in the War of 1812 and earned the nickname "Old Ironsides" when a sailor saw a cannon ball bounce off her thick, wooden hull during battle. When she was declared unseaworthy in 1828, she was saved by the American people who rallied for her preservation. After a long career, including capturing a slave ship, circumventing the globe, and serving as a military prison, she is now berthed in Boston and is open to the public. For more information, go to www.allhandsondeck.org, www.ussconstitutionmuseum.org, and www.ussconstitution.navy.mil. |
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| Objectives After completing this lesson, students will be able to: |
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| Describe USS Constitution and inform students that, using math, they will be learning more about her guns (cannons).
Using the "Volume Formulas" worksheet, review the formulas for calculating volume of a sphere, cylinder and rectangular prism (a box). Discuss volume as a measurement, highlighting the fact that it is the measurement of 3-dimensions, usually thought of as the amount needed to "fill" a 3-D object. Compare and contrast this idea with a 2-dimensional measurement such as area. As an example, try comparing volume to the tissues in a tissue box and area as a single tissue. Pass out the "Frigate Measurement" worksheet and work with the students for the remainder of class to find each measurement. |
| Evaluation and Analysis When grading a student's work, consider the following: |
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