Battleship New Jersey (A.K.

A USS New Jersey BB-62)

Camden, New Jersey

Maddie and Armani

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tual-field-trips/
Performance Expectations

At the end of this lesson, you will:

● Recognize what wars USS New Jersey took
place in.
● Recognize why the ship was built.
● Understand how the crew lived out on the sea.
USS New Jersey (BB-62) is the most decorated battleship in Navy history,
earning distinction in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War, the
Cold War, and conflicts in the Middle East.
Shewas launched on the first anniversary of Pearl Harbor, December 7th
1942, and went on to steam more miles, fight in more battles, and fire
more shells than any other battleship in history
Veterans Session

Participate and get the chance to meet and interact with a

veteran of the United States armed forces. Participants will
learn first-hand what military life was like and will have the
opportunity to question a veteran on a broad variety of topics.
Life at Sea Have you ever wondered what it’s like to
be a sailor? This tour visits crew spaces
from berthing, where you can try to fit in
a sailor’s bed to the post office, to the
ship’s hospital. This tour has 2 hands-on
components allowing participants to learn
how ships float and compete in keeping
their own designs afloat as well as a
program on the role of Damage Control
aboard.
Engine Room

Take a tour of the ship, including the ship’s previously off-

limits engine room, with 3 hands-on programs: make
homemade batteries, creating circuits, and experimenting
with how electricity can make a ship waste away in front
of your eyes.
Artillery
Take a tour through the Battleship’s awesome 16″ Gun Turrets and other weapons systems, the
Admiral’s and Captain’s Cabins, Combat Engagement Center, Navigational Bridge, Wardroom,
Forward Berthing, and much more! On your tour, you will learn about the critical role the
Battleship New Jersey played in World War II, Korea, Vietnam, and the Middle East, as well as
understand why she was the most feared ship ever to stalk the seas.
Assessments
Veterans Session

Jot down three questions for any of the military Veterans you met.

Poster Presentation

Go to the Art station and create your own Battleship! Don’t forget about all of the components of a
battleship that we saw, and don’t forget to name it!

Scavenger hunt

Complete the questions after reviewing your journal notes on the exhibit.

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