Gentle + Classical Explorer: Surviving the Titanic

Faith in the Deep | A 4-Week Unit Study Step into 1912 and experience one of history’s most unforgettable moments through story, science, and truth-filled reflection. Surviving the Titanic invites your family into an immersive, literature-rich study that weaves together history, science, art, music, and virtue—anchored in faith. Designed as an open-and-go experience, this unit helps you explore not just what happened on the Titanic, but what it means to live with courage, humility, and trust in God in the face of uncertainty. Who's It For? Grades: 3rd–6th (flexible for siblings above/below) This unit is designed for whole-family learning, making it ideal for homeschool families who want to gather together around rich ideas rather than separate grade-level work. It’s especially well-suited for parents who: Value a Charlotte Mason + Classical approach (living books, narration, beauty subjects, habit formation) Want meaningful, connected learning rather than fragmented subjects Desire to integrate faith and virtue formation into academic study Prefer an open-and-go structure without heavy prep Need something flexible—this unit can be completed in: 1 week (immersive) 4 weeks (recommended rhythm) Or at your own pace If your goal is not just knowledge—but formation of heart, mind, and character—this series was created for you. What's Included? This is a digital only product. Your files include a color-rich complete unit study and a separate, easy-to-print file of student pages. In the Surviving the Titanic unit of Gentle + Classical Explorer, you’ll find the following: Core Text: I Survived the Sinking of the Titanic, 1912 by Lauren Tarshis (not included) Hymn Study: Nearer, My God, to Thee (Sarah Flower Adams) History Topics: The Titanic (1912), early 1900s innovations, WWI context, women’s suffrage, life onboard, RMS Carpathia rescue, notable passengers & cargo Biography: Thomas Andrews (Titanic’s chief designer) Science Concepts & Experiments: Icebergs & density, buoyancy & ship design, hypothermia & cold exposure, Morse code communication Artist Study: Robert John Welch (Titanic photography) & Willy Stöwer (The Sinking of the Titanic) Composer Study: Edward Elgar (Enigma Variations, Pomp & Circumstance) Music & Instruments: Titanic onboard musicians (trio & quintet: piano, violin, cello, double bass) Poetry & Copywork: Selections from Thomas Hardy, Titanic-era poetry, and Scripture (James 3:13) Virtue Formation: Self-Control, Humility, Wisdom, Responsibility, Perseverance Language Work: Narration, copywork, and vocabulary development Hands-On Activities: Iceberg experiment, foil boat challenge, cold endurance test, Morse code practice Printables Included: Observation sheets, narration pages, copywork pages Flexible Schedule: 5-section structure designed for 1–4 weeks of use Please Note: No core book or additional literature is included.