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Blackbeard: The most feared pirate of the Atlantic

Students will acquire information about Blackbeard and apply their knowledge to create a newspaper article concerning his life.

Format: lesson plan (grade 4 English Language Arts and Social Studies)

By Carol Holden and Tanya Klanert.

Colonial and state records of North Carolina

Lessons developed using the Colonial State Records of North Carolina collection from Documenting the American South

Format: lesson plan (multiple pages)

North Carolina: A pirate's safe haven

In Colonial and state records of North Carolina, page 6

In this lesson, students will examine written records regarding the presence of pirates off the coast of the North Carolina colony. Using primary source documents, the students will discover that North Carolina did not discourage pirates from living along the coast. The students will also explore economic and social reasons for harboring pirates.

Format: lesson plan (grade 4 Social Studies)

By Lara Willox.

Teaching suggestions: Graveyard of the Atlantic

Suggested activities for use with the article "Graveyard of the Atlantic," which explains why the waters off North Carolina's coast have been unusually treacherous for shipping.

Format: /lesson plan (grade 8 Social Studies)

By Pauline S. Johnson.

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Pirate map

In this Xpeditions lesson, students explore reasons pirates frequented certain areas, taking into account the relationship between piracy and the slave trade. Activities in this lesson engage students in whole class discussion, online learning, and development... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 3 and 5 Social Studies)

Provided by: Xpeditions

A pirate's life

This lesson introduces students to some basics about pirates, including what they wore, where they worked, and how they lived. Students explore websites to examine pirate characteristics and lifestyles. They will then use what they've learned to design... (Learn more)

Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Social Studies)

Provided by: Xpeditions