Art AppreciationStudy the artwork below.
Underwater ArchaeologyWe will use portions of this Underwater Archaeology packet from North Carolina for today's activities. | Mood MusicDraw a picture to show the scene that comes to mind as you listen to this music. Be ready to write a story to go along with your picture and share it with the class. So You Want to Be a PirateEven pirates had/have rules. What rules do you think the pirates would require in order to protect themselves, their cargo, and their personal "treasures"? |
Blackbeard and Queen Anne's Revenge
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TLAPYou, too, can learn to talk like a pirate: How to Talk Like a Pirate. Map Maker, Make Me a MapNow you get to be the one with the secret treasure, but be sure to make a map to it, so you won't forget where you buried it! We will follow up by writing organized paragraphs based on the setting of the X on your map (where the treasure is buried). Explore more | While We're on the SubjectLet's divvy up the booty today and have students become the experts. Your group will be responsible for studying one of the following Wonders. After a period of time, the teacher will ask your group to report to the whole class about what you learned in the article you read. |
Putrid PiratesHere's a way to present some of the same serious information to make it fun. Which method of presentation would you rather watch - the Smithsonian videos above or this one (right) from Horrible Histories?
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Night Vision, Pirate StyleIn every pirate movie, it seems like there is at least one character who wears an eyepatch. One explanation for this is that it aids with seeing at night. The video here explains and dismisses this explanation. Buried TreasureCould there be buried treasure nearby? What could that be about? | |