The Titanic Teaching Resources
Titanic Teaching Resources for KS1 and KS2 History
Explore our Titanic teaching resources for KS1 and KS2, designed to support history lessons about one of the most significant events of the 20th century. Our activities help pupils understand the historical importance of the Titanic, including key facts, timelines, and what life was like for passengers and crew. Ideal for use as part of a wider local or national history topic, or to support enrichment during history week or commemorative events.
Titanic primary teaching resources. Includes Titanic lesson presentations, Titanic history resources, Titanic writing activities, Titanic reading comprehension and much more!
The sinking of the Titanic was a momentous occasion in history and was felt across the world. The shock people must have experienced upon hearing the news – and the horror felt by those on board – is difficult for us to imagine. It must have been an incredibly traumatic time. For even more background information, visit the Titanic Belfast museum – it’s well worth a look.
Here at Mrs Mactivity, we’ve created a wide range of Titanic teaching resources and planning ideas to help you deliver this topic with confidence. All of our activities are aligned with the National Curriculum and designed to save you time. Whether you’re after a Titanic lesson presentation, reading task or science investigation, there’s plenty to explore.
A great place to begin is with our Story of the Titanic Information PowerPoint. It includes real photographs from the time and engaging, age-appropriate information to introduce the topic.
How did the Titanic sink?
One of the first things to cover is what happened to the Titanic, and why. For a supposedly ‘unsinkable’ ship to sink on its maiden voyage is practically unthinkable. Everyone knows it hit an iceberg – but was it that straightforward? Explore the events in more detail using our Sinking of the Titanic Information PowerPoint, written in child-friendly language and ideal for classroom discussion.
The Titanic KS2 resources
Extend your Titanic topic with our KS2 Titanic reading comprehension activity, linked to the KS2 reading content domains. You can also tie the topic into science with our hands-on Titanic rusting investigation – a brilliant way to bring your cross-curricular planning to life.
Titanic timeline activity
Support children in developing their chronological understanding with our Titanic story sequencing activity – ideal for KS1. We’ve also included a more advanced version for KS2 pupils, helping them piece together key events leading up to and following the disaster.
