Homeschool Program: Sink or Float! The History (and Mystery) of the Bushnell Turtle 

Sink or Float! The History (and Mystery) of the Bushnell Turtle 

10:00am – 12:00pm

The Bushnell Turtle was the first of its kind and has left an impact on how we use submarines today. But who was Bushnell, what was the Turtle supposed to do, and where is it now? Find out the answers to these questions and more while becoming a history mystery detective.

Curriculum Connections: We’ll explore how the design of a vessel impacts buoyancy. We’ll also  learn about mass, displacement, density, and design. Using primary documents, we’ll dive into the American Revolution and discover how local history has laid the foundation for modern-day submarines.

Please remember this is a drop-off program for homeschool learners aged 6-12. Refunds will be given if there is 24-hour notice. There may be lesson cancellations due to the weather, to which your payment will be refunded.

If you have any questions or concerns, please email the Assistant Director of Education, Lauren, at lbdionne@ctrivermuseum.org or call (860) 767-8269 x121