Blue Dream Melody

High school (ages 12+)
Transportation

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/blue-dream-melody

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the ship type?Cruise ship
2. What is the year of construction?2002
3. Where was the Blue Dream Melody built?The ship was built in 2002 in Wismar, Germany by a company called Aker MTW.
4. Why did the ship change its name from AIDAvita to Blue Dream Melody?The ship was sold to new owners several times, and each new owner gave it a new name to match their brand.

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