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Ahoy! Pirate Ship Coloring Page
In this coloring page worksheet, students examine a picture of a pirate ship, pirates and a pirate island surrounded by sharks. Students color the picture which would be suitable even for younger children.
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Sail Ho! Pirate Ship Coloring Page
For this pirate ship coloring page worksheet, students color a picture of a pirate ship sailing through a storm. They read a short sentence about the ship which is above the picture.
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Pirate Unit
Students complete a unit of lessons on pirates. They read and analyze the novel, 'The Stowaway: A Tale of California Pirates,' define key vocabulary terms, participate in a literature circle, and write a report on pirates.
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Pirate Fun
First graders in groups of five stand inside ship outlines drawn on the playground by the teacher. When the teacher calls out commands, such as "Swab the deck,!" students act it out,
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Pirate Research Project
Students create an awareness of numerous pirates and their experiences in the Caribbean. They actively participate in research, using such information as the Internet, library reference materials and other literature for primary and...
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Pirate's Cove Maze & Coloring Page
In this maze worksheet, students trace a path from the pirate ship through the obstacles to the treasure chest. After completing the maze, students color the picture.
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Pirate Wanted Posters
Students will research and create "wanted" pirate posters. They will include researched information about a specific pirate, their ship and any other interesting information.
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Pirate Etiquette
Students conduct research into the lives of pirates and create a personal skit based upon the research as inspiration. The use of imagination is a key component to the type of writing to be done during the class.
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Old English: Pirate Slang
Learners review a list of slang used by pirates and then compile a list of slang that they use in their everyday language. They discuss which examples of slang should be included in the dictionary and in which contexts slang is appropriate.
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The Not-So-Jolly Roger
Young scholars assemble details about a pirate voyage and choose which details to include on a postcard that pirate might have written home. They discuss the Pirate Code and determine what should be done in certain "Sticky Situations."
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Exploring Blackbeard
Students research the pirate Blackbeard and create a technological presentation about him. In this research lesson plan, students read articles about the pirate Blackbeard. Students research the pirate and then create a technological...
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Hamlet and the Pirates
Students use seventeenth century primary sources to understand the off-stage pirate attack that occurs in Hamlet. Students read and discuss Hamlet's letter to Horatio from the play, Hamlet. Students analyze primary documents that depict...
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Compass Rose
Second graders practice identifying the four cardinal directions. After locating a compass rose on a map, 2nd graders explain each point that corresponds to a direction. Using a toy ship as a manipulative on a map, students observe its...
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Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken
Students read the book Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken and do language arts activities based on the book. For this language arts lesson plan, students read the book given and do language arts activities that include taking a class...
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Find the Diamonds: Hidden Picture Activity and Coloring Page
In this hidden picture and coloring page worksheet, 1st graders locate 10 pictures of shiny diamonds hidden in a picture of a treasure chest and pirate ship. They color each diamond yellow.
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THE CAPTAIN'S JOURNAL
Learners imagine themselves as the captain of the CSS Alabama and they are to stop all Yankee traffic, taking prisoners and sinking merchant ships. They write a couple of paragraphs stating their view of the purpose of the CSS Alabama.
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We've Gotcha Covered: The Iowa Insurance Story
Analyze the relationship between financial risks and the growth of the insurance industry in Iowa. Learners work in groups to analyze the major catastrophic events that occurred in their community. Several worksheets are included.
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Choices Have Consequences
Second graders handle grievances without getting angry or using violence.
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Descriptive Character Analysis
Students visualize a character or event and personalize it through drawings.
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A Fish Tale
Students brainstorm a list of famous events that took place on the sea. They write a poem or short story from the fish's perspective about the famous event they have chosen. Students share their work with the class.
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Ocean Temperatures
Learners list data collected by marine buoys and the different kinds of moored buoys. They describe how data is transmitted worldwide. They explain the difference between near shore and offshore air and water temperatures.