The museum gave a class presentation to the 1st Grade of Our Lady of Good Counsel to demonstrate different navigational tools and the history surrounding them. This presentation involved a basic Powerpoint on the different navigational tools and why people use them. The navigational tools discussed included the early compass, modern compass, maps, nautical charts […]
Maritime History of Staten Island
Check out our presentation on the maritime history of Staten Island! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1OsrxnR2BgHUSdM6g-4P83cKzspZXnPI_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106266931992919794730&rtpof=true&sd=true Created By: Anika Thakkar, Kristen Farhat and Kate Farhat
Compass
Want to learn the history of a compass and how to make your own? Check out this presentation! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1d8yrxLZZ0wpPAyXJawSaxGs-NgR5MeQ_/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106266931992919794730&rtpof=true&sd=true https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Eol6vGjUyqjsHxFMUfcR-ej7ZxtKQFGU/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106266931992919794730&rtpof=true&sd=true Created by: Miriam Mishkin, Anika Thakkar, Kristen Farhat, Kate Farhat, Dea Zenelaj and Michele Chahwan
Lighthouses Part 2
Want to learn some history about lighthouses? Check out this presentation! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1Jymmj2YaVuRrh7CWdMphlpmgUsz0pz9Q/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106266931992919794730&rtpof=true&sd=true https://docs.google.com/document/d/15JkYeGBNXTl3sjV2d80IvQ2C9Qm_rtUA/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106266931992919794730&rtpof=true&sd=true Here are some lighthouse figurines from our collection: Created by: Miriam Mishkin, Anika Thakkar, Kristen Farhat, Kate Farhat, Dea Zenelaj and Michele Chahwan
Nautical Chart Colors & Symbols
Ready to learn about map colors and symbols? Check out this presentation! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1ObculLhPeYZaYl9j6d6CQEqFsNHJlJTW/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106266931992919794730&rtpof=true&sd=true https://docs.google.com/document/d/13gI_xWHGiWnbfgPJlX3qd1L860SCk4SV/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106266931992919794730&rtpof=true&sd=true Created By: Anika Thakkar, Kristen Farhat, Kate Farhat, Dea Zenelaj and Michele Chahwan
Nautical Rope Making & Knot Tying
Want to learn how to make ropes and tie knots? Check out this presentation! https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1_iCeQcOHN_hjrlZ3A4SUH0EkZkdzxChO/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106266931992919794730&rtpof=true&sd=true https://docs.google.com/document/d/1j0Brug7IkuYSOiHc_dWm-5363WMqslik/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=106266931992919794730&rtpof=true&sd=true Created By: Anika Thakkar, Kristen Farhat, Kate Farhat, Dea Zenelaj and Michele Chahwan
Origami Boat Making & Nautical Alphabet Program
Thank you to teaching artist Janice Patrignani who led Origami Boat Making & Nautical Alphabet programs at PS 4, PS 19 and PS 31 during the months of April & June. The kids had a lot of fun. See below images and link to slideshow video. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xvo6C2BnkKudbKBwp0MLDLKy6dEiaVi7/view?usp=sharing Created By: Miriam Mishkin
Museum Booklet
Check out our latest Museum of Maritime booklet: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1Qegz4u8wzlu0afx6q2PTO5SBfsLycO92/view?usp=sharing
STEM Learning Program
MMNC is happy to introduce the STEM learning program. As a part of this program, we will be teaching about the STEM aspects of the maritime industry. There will be presentations about Morse Code and the compass. For children from the ages of 5-8, we will be having the elementary series that includes the read […]
Women’s History Month (March 2021)
Created By: Anika Thakkar, Kristen Farhat, Kate Farhat & Dea Zenelaj