The Mary Celeste: Investigating a Maritime Mystery

The Mary Celeste: Investigating a Maritime Mystery

The Mary Celeste: Investigating a Maritime Mystery

Investigate the 1872 Mary Celeste disappearance by examining evidence, evaluating theories, and studying how media shaped its legend.

The Mary Celeste: Investigating a Maritime Mystery

$20.46

1 class · $20.46 per class

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Level
Beginner
Ages
12–17
Duration
55 min
Classes
1 / Week
Weeks
1

Class Experience

This class explores the discovery of the Mary Celeste in 1872 and the documented evidence surrounding the empty ship. Students review who was aboard, the ship's condition, and the range of natural and human explanations, while learning to separate documented facts from speculation and to analyze how newspapers and storytellers transformed the incident into enduring legend.

Learning Outcomes

  • Describe the historical events surrounding the Mary Celeste

  • Distinguish documented facts from popular theories

  • Analyze reasons certain explanations gained popularity

  • Understand how media and storytelling shaped the incident's reputation

  • Evaluate multiple interpretations using critical thinking

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Ms. Sonali Bajpai

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With an MBA and MHA, this educator brings a love of history, storytelling, and critical inquiry into the classroom. Instruction focuses on helping students make meaningful connections to historical events through primary- and secondary-source discussion, photo analysis, and thema…

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