Curated OER
Avast Ye Mateys: Learning About Blackbeard the Pirate
Students participate in an on-line scavenger hunt to explore a collection of information associated with pirates and Blackbeard.
Curated OER
Exploring Blackbeard
Students research the pirate Blackbeard and create a technological presentation about him. In this research activity, students read articles about the pirate Blackbeard. Students research the pirate and then create a technological...
Curated OER
U.S. History: Pirates of the Carolinas
Eighth graders, in pairs, research the era of piracy and buccaneers. Among the topics they investigate are Mary Read, Edward Teach, and other pirates who sailed off the Carolina coast. Using the Internet, 8th graders write paragraphs...
Other
Blackbeard Lives Online Adventure
Fun and interesting interactive site that lets you join Blackbeard in his adventures on the Carolina Coast. The site has numerous audio and video presentations.
Made From Media
Made From History: 10 Historical Figures Who Died Unusual Deaths
Ten, quick stories of famous historical figures who died unusual deaths.
InterKnowledge Corp.
Pirates of the Bahamas: Blackbeard
Features a short but colorful biography of the infamous pirate of the Caribbean, Blackbeard.
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies
Mocomi: History of Pirates
Piracy has been around since ancient times but was especially prevalent during the days of European exploration, and still occurs in some parts of the world. Learn some of the devious methods pirates used to overpower victim ships and...
Curated OER
Pirates of the Bahamas:blackbeard
Features a short but colorful biography of the infamous pirate of the Caribbean, Blackbeard.