1. 9U pupils… Give out starter task Look through your wallets and remind yourself of three reasons why the Titanic was seen as such a magnificent ship.

2. Why did the Titanic sink and why were so many people lost? Who is to blame? Study the following cartoon. Try and draw it as accurately as possible. You have 30 seconds. What is the message?

4. STOP!

5. In today’s lesson you are going to… Work in groups Use sources to prove what you are saying Prepare a speech to deliver to the class in the BRITISH ENQUIRY on the sinking of the Titanic

6. Firstly, let us look at some evidence… Bad luck? Innocent negligence? Poor management?

7. Organise the sources You have a lot of evidence! You do not need to use all of it. Divide the sources into three groups (Bad luck, innocent negligence & poor management) Write one or two examples for each on your sheet Choose which side you are going to argue

8. The British Enquiry The final report into the loss of the Titanic was presented to both Houses of Parliament by command of his majesty King George V. The investigation was held at the Scottish Hall, Buckingham Gate, Westminster, London. It started on the 2nd May 1912. The Right Honourable Lord Mersey, Wreck Commissioner presided. Several prominent assessors aided him.

9. StarterWhen adding to a point When introducing evidence When signaling emphasis Ending To start with… Also…For example… Most importantly… Finally… Firstly…Furthermore … As illustrated by… Especially…In conclusion… To begin with… Moreover…In the case of… Significantly…Lastly… To commence … Additionally … For instance… Above all…In consummation …

10. BRITISH ENQUIRY Loss of TITANIC 2 nd May 1912 LORD MERSEY Presiding

11. History Homework Get out your planners Can you find out: a)What did the United States Enquiry conclude? b)Was it different to the conclusions of the British Enquiry? If so, why? c)What changes were made in shipping laws after the sinking of the Titanic?

12. Now you decide… Bad luck? Innocent negligence? OR Poor management? I think it was: Bad luck innocent negligence poor management because…

13. Do you agree with this source after all?