KS3 Titanic lessons and activities created to deepen historical understanding
Infamous for hitting an iceberg and sinking on the morning of 15 April 1912, the Titanic was a tragic disaster in which 1,503 people lost their lives. For students, it provides the opportunity to talk about industrial production, early twentieth century social class, aspirational travel (or migration) to America in search of new opportunities, as well as the tragedy that arose when safety was compromised.
Whether you're planning to explore the ship’s engineering, examine passenger experiences, or encourage learners to reflect on the human stories behind the tragedy, we’ve gathered together a selection of Titanic KS3 resources to support your teaching. These lessons will help you mark the anniversary with historically rich and engaging activities, giving students the chance to go beyond the headlines of this “unsinkable” vessel.
