Printables
Curated OER

Teach Like a Pirate Hooks

For Teachers K - 12th
Sail the mighty seas of lesson planning with a set of ideas fit for any pirate... or swashbuckling teacher! This here collection of cards includes groups of questions to ask yourself when you find yourself caught in a lesson planning...
eBook
Planet e-Book

Treasure Island

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Simple yet convenient: this resource is a real treasure! Robert Louis Stevenson's adventure novel, Treasure Island, engages readers of all ages with its tales of treasure maps, buried gold, and pirates. With a sleek eBook, learners can...
Study Guide
Reed Novel Studies

Peter and The Starcatchers: Novel Study

For Teachers 5th - 8th Standards
Peter and Molly, characters in Peter and the Starcatchers by Dave Barry and Ridly Pearson, are in a different world on a faraway island fighting pirates and thieves. As scholars read about the kids' adventures, they complete...
Lesson Plan
NOAA

To Boldly Go...

For Teachers 5th - 12th
When we think of ocean exploration, many of us have visions of sunken pirate ships full of treasure or mysterious creatures of the deep. What really motivates deep-sea investigation? The first in a series of diverse six-part lessons...
Printables
Night of Mystery

Pirate Words and Phrases

For Teachers 2nd - 6th
Avast, ye mateys! A full dictionary of pirate phrases and words is sure to get your little pirates in a mood for sailing, reading, or writing. It features a basic list of terms as well as a more extensive dictionary for your class to be...
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Presidents and the Constitution: Washington, Adams, Jefferson, Madison and the Barbary Pirates

For Teachers 9th - 12th
Students explore the Barbary Pirates of the Mediterranean. In this American history lesson, students read a narrative regarding the conflict between the Barbary Pirates and the United States under the leadership of Washington, Adams,...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Cartoons for the Classroom: Geographic Inspiration

For Students 10th - 12th
A wonderfully graphic cartoon entices learners to read more about issues near the Arabian Peninsula. They will use the provided cartoon and critical thinking question to practice building their analytical and critical thinking skills....
Worksheet
Curated OER

Pirates

For Students 4th - 6th
In this pirates worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by researching and finding the answers to eight questions going both across and down.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

The Not-So-Jolly Roger

For Teachers 4th - 8th
Students 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."
Worksheet
Curated OER

Cartoons for the Classroom: Geographic Inspiration

For Students 8th - 12th
In this current events learning exercise, students analyze a political cartoon about piracy near the Arabian Peninsula and respond to 3 talking point questions.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken

For Teachers 3rd - 4th
Students read the book Louise, The Adventures of a Chicken and do language arts activities based on the book. In this language arts lesson plan, students read the book given and do language arts activities that include taking a class pet...
Worksheet
Curated OER

Verbs and Verb Phrases...With Pirates!

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this grammar worksheet, students underline the verbs and verb phrases in the 20 sentences. Students are also asked to circle the nouns and pronouns in each sentence.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Worksheet #21 Questions - English Settlers in America

For Students 8th - 9th
In this English settlers in America worksheet, students expand their knowledge through ten fill in the blank questions that further their understanding of the aforementioned subject.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Pirate Wanted Posters

For Teachers 5th - 7th
Students will research and create "wanted" pirate posters. They will include researched information about a specific pirate, their ship and any other interesting information.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Christmas Songs Puzzle

For Students 3rd - 8th
In this Christmas crossword worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by answering questions or filling in the blanks of items related to Christmas songs. There are 41 word blanks on the puzzle to solve.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

A Fish Tale

For Teachers 3rd - 12th
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.
Interactive
Curated OER

History Quiz 73

For Students 5th - 8th
In this history worksheet, students complete multiple choice questions where they take a quiz on Crater Lake, the Greeks, and more. Students complete 4 questions.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Nouns

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this nouns worksheet, students review the definition for common and proper nouns. Students then circle the common nouns in the sentences. Students write the common nouns to complete each sentence.
Lesson Plan
Curated OER

Ocean Temperatures

For Teachers 8th - 11th
Pupils 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.
Interactive
Curated OER

Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson

For Students 7th - 12th
In this online interactive reading comprehension activity, students respond to 11 multiple choice questions based on Treasure Island. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Worksheet
Curated OER

Christmas Songs

For Students 3rd - 4th
In this word puzzle worksheet, students complete a crossword puzzle by solving clues about Christmas. For example, "One thing to do on Christmas day."
Article
A&E Television

History.com: How the End of the Vietnam War Led to a Refugee Crisis

For Students 9th - 10th
The fall of Saigon in April 1975 marked the close of the war, but also the beginning of one of the largest and longest refugee crises in history. Over the next two decades -- from 1975 to 1995 -- more than three million people fled...
Unit Plan
E-learning for Kids

E Learning for Kids: Science: Caribbean Sea: What Are Muscles?

For Students 1st - 3rd
This interactive module introduces young learners to the function of muscles by connecting them with pirate treasure. Learn about muscles and muscle identification, especially those muscles that help you really function. For each correct...
Website
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...