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InterKnowledge Corp.

Pirates of the Bahamas: Blackbeard

For Students 3rd - 6th
Features a short but colorful biography of the infamous pirate of the Caribbean, Blackbeard.
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Handout
Mocomi & Anibrain Digital Technologies

Mocomi: History of Pirates

For Students 3rd - 8th
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...
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BBC

Bbc News: Q&a: Somali Piracy

For Students 9th - 10th
Attacks on ships by Somali pirates has been on a steady rise. Who are the pirates? Why do they resort to hijacking ships? How do they manage to overtake and capture them? Why does it seem impossible to stop them? Does piracy affect...
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Interactive
Other

Timtim: Draw and Color Online

For Students Pre-K - 1st
Draw your own pictures or you can click a drawing that's already there for you. Then use the Paint Bucket Tool for coloring and the Pen Tool for mazes and dot-dots. You can choose from the Most Popular drawings such as a pirate ship,...
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Activity
University of Illinois

University of Illinois: Early Trade With China: The China Trade 1830 1860 [Pdf]

For Students 9th - 10th
In the years following the American Revolution, speed was the most important consideration for any ship even if it came at the expense of cargo space. Sailing ships tended to be small and swift so that they could outrun and outmaneuver...
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Website
BBC

Bbc News: Somalia Nearing a 'Total Famine'

For Students 9th - 10th
A brief account of Somalia's devastating direction toward famine. The country's people are starving yet humanitarian aid is not reaching them because of the Somali pirates hijacking ships in the region. (December 4, 2008)
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Handout
Travel Document Systems

Tds: Cape Verde: History

For Students 9th - 10th
Learn about the ups and downs in Cape Verde's history, first as a Portuguese colony, then as a people seeking independence from Portugal. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
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Professional Doc
AdLit

Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: Stormchaser

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Twig lives as a sky pirate alongside his famous father, Cloud Wolf, until the Stormchaser is damaged due to Twig's inexperience. A furious Cloud Wolf leaves Twig behind on their next quest for the sacred material stormphrax. Not knowing...
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E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Caribbean Sea: How Can We Classify Animals?

For Students 2nd - 4th
Welcome to Hideaway Island where five pirates need to find crews for their ships. Join in and learn about animals with backbones.
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Professional Doc
AdLit

Ad lit.org: Reading Discussion Guide: Fergus Crane

For Teachers 3rd - 6th
Fergus Crane discovers that his teachers from the school ship Betty Jeanne are not quite what they seem - they're actually pirates! Can Fergus and his winged horse save his schoolmates on the far-off Fire Island? And who else will he...
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Interactive
Other

Blackbeard Lives Online Adventure

For Students 3rd - 8th
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.
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Curated OER

Educational Technology Clearinghouse: Clip Art Etc: Pompey

For Students 9th - 10th
Pompey was one of the men, who, having distinguished himself in foreign wars, was looked upon as the natural leader of the city. He increased this already great reputation by his victory over the pirates of the Mediterranean, who had...

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