The following curriculum standard codes were obtained from the K-12 Curriculum Frameworks posted by the New Hampshire Department of Education. The standard codes selected state general learning outcomes and are aligned with the field trip content.

SS 1.4 Civics &Govt.-Curriculum Standard 4 . Students will demonstrate an understanding of the meaning, rights, and responsibilities of citizenship as well as the ability to apply their knowledge of the ideals, principles, organization, and operation of American government through the political process and citizen involvement.

SS 4.16 History-Curriculum Standard 16. Students will demonstrate the ability to employ historical analysis, interpretation, and comprehension to make reasoned judgments and to gain an understanding, perspective, and appreciation of history and its uses in contemporary situations.

SS 4.17 History-Curriculum Standard 17. Students will demonstrate a knowledge of the chronology and significance of the unfolding story of America including the history of their community, New Hampshire, and the United States.

Shipboard Observation and Skills

SS 3.10 Geography-Curriculum Standard 10. Students will demonstrate the ability to use maps, mental maps, globes, and other graphic tools and technologies to acquire, process, report, and analyze geographic information.

SS 3.11 Geography-Curriculum Standard 11 . Students will demonstrate an understanding of the physical and human geographic features that define places and regions.

SS 3.12 Geography-Curriculum Standard 12. Students will demonstrate an understanding of landform patterns and water systems on Earth's surface; the physical processes that shape these patterns; and the characteristics and distribution of ecosystems.

SS 3.13 Geography-Curriculum Standard 13. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the impact of human systems on Earth's surface including the characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations; the nature and complexity of patterns of cultural diffusion; patterns and networks of economic interdependence; processes, patterns, and functions of human settlement; and the forces of cooperation and conflict that shape human geographic divisions.

SS 3.14 Geography-Curriculum Standard 14. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the connections between Earth's physical and human systems; the consequences of the interaction between human and physical systems; and changes in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

Commerce: a Working Port

SS 1.3 Civics & Government-Curriculum Standard 3. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the relationship of the United States to other nations and the role of the United States in world affairs.

SS 2.5 Economics-Curriculum Standard 5. Students will demonstrate the ability to analyze the potential costs and benefits of economic choices in market economies including wants and needs; scarcity; tradeoffs; and the role of supply and demand , incentives, and prices.

SS 2.8 Economics-Curriculum Standard 8. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the patterns and results of international trade including distribution of economic resources; imports and exports; specialization; interdependence; exchange of money; and trade policies.

SS 3.13 Geography-Curriculum Standard 13 . Students will demonstrate an understanding of the impact of human systems on Earth's surface including the characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations; the nature and complexity of patterns of cultural diffusion; patterns and networks of economic interdependence; processes, patterns, and functions of human settlement; and the forces of cooperation and conflict that shape human geographic divisions.

SS 3.15 Geography-Curriculum Standard 15. Students will demonstrate the ability to apply their knowledge of geographic concepts, skills, and technology to interpret the past and the present and to plan for the future.

Navigation Know-How

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SS 3.10 Geography-Curriculum Standard 10. Students will demonstrate the ability to use maps, mental maps, globes, and other graphic tools and technologies to acquire, process, report, and analyze geographic information.

Career Development Links:

CD 3.6 Career Learning-Curriculum Standard 6. Students will acquire the knowledge, attitudes and skills to make a successful transition from school to the worlds of work and adult life.

CD 3.7 Career Learning-Curriculum Standard 7. Students will understand the relationship between individual qualities, education and training, and the world of work .

Marine Environment

Science Links:

Life Science: Curriculum Standard 3 . Students will demonstrate an increasing ability to understand how environmental factors affect all living systems (i.e. individuals, community, biome, the biosphere) as well as species to species interaction.

Earth Science: Curriculum Standard 4c. Students will demonstrate an increasing ability to understand that the Earth contains a variety of renewable and non-renewable resources.

Technology: Curriculum Standard 2a. Students will demonstrate an increasing ability to use measuring instruments to gather accurate and/or precise information.

Technology: Curriculum Standard 2b. Students will demonstrate an increasing ability to use technology to observe nature.

Unifying Themes & Concepts: Curriculum Standard 6a. Students will demonstrate an increasing ability to recognize parts of any object or system, and understand how the parts interrelate in the operation of that object or system.

Unifying Themes & Concepts: Curriculum Standard 6. Students will demonstrate their understanding of the meaning of stability and change and will be able to identify and explain change in terms of cause and effect.

Unifying Themes & Concepts: Curriculum Standard 6c. Students will understand the meaning of models, their appropriate use and limitations, and how models can help them in understanding the natural world.

Social Studies Links:

SS 3.12 Geography-Curriculum Standard 12. Students will demonstrate an understanding of land form patterns and water systems on Earth's surface; the physical processes that shape these patterns; and the characteristics and distribution of ecosystems.

SS 3.13 Geography-Curriculum Standard 13. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the impact of human systems on Earth's surface including the characteristics, distribution, and migration of human populations; the nature and complexity of patterns of cultural diffusion; patterns and networks of economic interdependence; processes, patterns, and functions of human settlement; and the forces of cooperation and conflict that shape human geographic divisions.

SS 3.14 Geography-Curriculum Standard 14. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the connections between Earth's physical and human systems; the consequences of the interaction between human and physical systems; and changes in the meaning, use, distribution, and importance of resources.

Curriculum information was compiled by Aimee Rice.  Ms. Rice graduated from Florida Atlantic University in 1997 with a Master's in Elementary Education. Since then she has participated in over 45 hours of professional development courses in her field. As a credentialed public school teacher in the state of California, Aimee utilized team collaboration to develop the fourth grade science and social studies curriculum at her school site. She was also in charge of seeking out and coordinating interesting and engaging field trip experiences that are aligned with grade level standards.