Semaphore Flags (with making flags)
Students will make their own semaphore flags and use them to communicate.

Semaphore Flags (without making flags)
Students will learn about semaphore flags as a means of communication.

Naval Phraseology
Students will learn about naval phraseology. In doing so, they will consider the importance of effective communication, the impact of a time period and historical context on communication, and the relationship between a group of people and methods of communication.

Notes on telephones
Students will learn about how to take notes on telephones, what is the history of telephones in submarines.

Buoyancy
Through this activity, students will learn about buoyancy, including concepts such as Archimedes Principle, displacement, weight, and buoyant forces.

Aerodynamics

In this packet, we will be learning the basic physics behind how air balloons, airships, and airplanes fly! We are then going to practice these principles in easy and fun activities that can be done in the classroom or at home. 

Buoyancy and Density

In this packet, we will learn the physics behind why ships stay aloat! The focus will be how ships have changed throughout the history of the U.S. Navy; interactive floating tests; design of ships; and prevention of sinking with watertight doors. 

Flag Day

In this packet, we will learn the history and importance of the U.S. Flag.   Subjects include:  Origins of the flag, along with its history with the U.S. Navy; Betsy Ross; interactive skills to draw U.S. flags throughout history; flag etiquette; and a test on famous U.S. flags in history.

How Waves Work

This packet is focuses on experimenting with the physics of waves. Subjects: Description of waves and wave theory; physical waves; sound waves; and ocean waves and the coast.

Hulls

In this packet, we will be learning about how ship hulls are made and what they can be used for, as well as the basics physics of buoyancy: what makes ships float.   In this booklet, one can also build hulls with an easy and fun activity that can be done in the classroom or at home.   Also discussed are ways to protect a hull, along with a history of the David Taylor Model basin.

Simple Machines

This packet focuses on the physics behind simple machines utilized by the U.S. Navy.  Subjects:  Defining a simple machine; levers; wheels and axels; pulleys; inclined planes and wedges; and screws. There are also plenty of activities and a scavenger hunt for use in the museum with this booklet.

Submarines

This packet focuses on submarines, their history, how they work, and how the the U.S. Navy utilizes them today. There are activities about their buoyancy and energy as well for all ages to enjoy. 

Corpsman Up!

This packet focuses on the Hospital Corpsman rating. Subjects include: history of the rating; service in World War II; the various uniforms throughout the years; rank and insignia; equipment and medical bags; campaigns and Corpsmen who received the Medal of Honor; and what the Corpsmen are doing in today's U.S. Navy.

Navy ABCs(all ages)

This packet focuses on how Sailor or Soldier communicate with each others and transfer their messages in code word.

DIVE! DIVE! The History and Technology of Submarines

An Introduction to the History and Technology of Submarines is a resource guide for science and social studies classes that explores the world of U.S. Navy submarines and other submersibles.