Learn what is a port and the difference in between them. Why Corpus Christi has a water port and what means of transportations are needed in the area. Understand the main cargoes and types of ships that pass through it and the different people skills needed to run the Port of Corpus Christi.

• Seaport, landport, airport, railway, seaway, highway.

• Location of the Port of Corpus Christi.

• Ships and cargoes that move through the port:

Barge - liquids and grain Cruise Ship - people Tanker - oil	Container Ship - dry goods Tug Boat - .no cargo General Cargo Ship - .heavy equipment

• Peoples skills:

Computer Management Clerical Transportation Sales

Labor Engineering Marketing Pilots Business Administration

By the end of this lesson, student will be able to understand the different types of ports and means of transportation. Students will have a general concept of the Port of Corpus Christi as water port, kind of docks, ships and cargoes that go though it. Students will realize the importance of education and skills to be able to be part of the Port’s staff.

Understand location of the Port of Corpus Christi and its importance to the City of Corpus Christi. Learn about port’s functions and business and transportation systems.

Fourth & fifth graders will have a clear idea of how the Port of Corpus Chrisit works. It’s importance on the community. By learning relation ships in between ships, cargoes and docks, students will be able to identify them. At the end of the lesson, students will realize the importance of getting educated.

Help the students understand how a port works, it’s changes since it was created, it’s business partners, it’s facilities and it’s future. Also the students will learn the importance of the Port of Corpus Christi in the economy of the city.

Students will have a complete overview of the Port of Corpus Christi.  It’s history, it’s changes based on the economy of the area, the countries and cargoes that are moving to the port.  It’s economy and how it affects the area.  Also the students will have an idea of the port’s future projects to challenge the new millennium.

SEAPORT: A harbor or town that have facilities for seagoing ships. At a seaport ships come in loaded with products from around the world such toys, cars, petroleum, fruits and more.  The ships then leave full of products to another destination.

AIRPORT:  A place where an airplane can land and take off.  They usually have hangars, refueling facilities and accommodations for people and cargo.

LANDPORT:  A place where trucks and train load and unload cargo.  Usually are located in a country’s border town such as the City of Laredo, Texas.

EXPORTS:  Are goods made or grown to be sold in another country.

IMPORTS:    Are goods made or grown in another country and they are bringing into our country.

RAILWAY:   A track providing a runway for weekend equipment.  Most commons use by a train.

SEAWAY:   A sea route. An inland waterway for ocean shipping.

HIGHWAY: A main public road that connects towns and cities.

PORT OF CORPUS CHRISTI LOCATION: Is located mid-way along the Texas coast on the Gulf of Mexico.  Approximately 150 miles north of the United States/Mexico border.  Latitude 27*28’N, longitude 97*23’W.

SHIP:  A vessel of considerable size for size for deep-water navigation.

CARGO:  The material or load carried by a ship, aircraft, train, tuck or any other vehicle.

BARGE:   A large flat bottom freight boat that is generally unpowered and towed and pushed by other craft.

CRUISE SHIP: A ship that carries people to pleasure destinations.

TANKER:  A ship that transports liquids in bulk.

CONTAINER SHIP:  A ship that carries receptacles in which material is held or carried.

TUG BOAT:  A small powerful boat designed for towing or pushing larger vessels.

GENERAL CARGO SHIP:  A ship that carries freight.

COMPUTER: A device that computes and performs high-speed operations or assembles, stores, or processes information.

MANAGEMENT:  The practice of managing; handling supervision or control

CLERICAL: Related to office workers or work.

TRANSPORTATION:  The instance of transporting; to carry from one place to another.

SALES:  Activities involved in selling goods or services

LABOR:  Work

ENGINEERING:  Design, manufacture, & operation of structures, machines, & systems.

MARKETING:  The promotion of sales of a product or business as by advertising & packaging.

PILOTS:  One licensed to conduct a ship into and out of port or through dangerous waters.

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION:   A college or university course of studies that offers instruction in business.

ELEMENTS:  The basic assumptions or principals of a subject.

• 1922 May 25, Army board of Engineers recommend Corpus Christi as the location of a safe and adequate harbor to serve South Texas
• 1926 September 14, Port of Corpus Christi opened to world commerece. November 27, first full cargo loaded; cotton & cotton-seed cake to Denmark
• 1932 First oil docks constructed
• 1936 Port dredged to 32 feet
• 1953 Public Grain Elevator opens
• 1959 Opening of Harbor Bridge.Channel deepened to 36 feet
• 1975 Channel deepened to 45 feet
• 1981 Grain elevator explosion
• 1990 Cargo Dock 1/Open pavilion completed
• 1992 Cargo Dock 8 opens

Surge Sealift Homeport - Where designated cargo ships are loaded with military equipment

Refrigerated Commodities - Different types of cargo coming from North America, Mexico, Central & South America, Europe, Africa, & the Far East that need to be refrigerated

Joe Fulton International Trade Corridor - 11.5 mile road & rail project that uses 1,000 acres of land currently without access for transportation of cargo.

Bulk Terminal Expansion - A 2.5 loop rail & conveyor system that allows rail traffic to operate more efficiently in loading & unloading of bulk products.  Expansion includes construction of a layberth at the future Bulk Dock 3 and 7 acre public storage pad to 17 acres.

Channel Improvement Project - Widening the channel from 400 feet to 500 feet, creating 12-foot deep barge shelves, extending La Quinta Channel, & deepening Corpus Christi Ship channel to 50 feet.

Waterfront Development/Cruise Industry - Building of a cruise ship terminal, conference center, exhibition area, and restaurant.