Pirates, Privateers, and Buccaneers Theme Page http://www.cln.org/themes/pirates.html Pirates, Privateers, and Buccaneers Theme Page
This "Theme Page" has links to two types of resources related to the study of pirates, privateers, and buccaneers. Students and teachers will find curricular resources (information, content...) to help them learn about this topic.
In addition, there are also links to instructional materials (lesson plans) which will help teachers provide instruction in this theme.
Early European Explorers : Quest for a Pirate http://www.schoolhistory.co.uk/year8links/explorersworksheets.shtml Early European Explorers : Quest for a Pirate
An enormous 10 page resource leading pupils through famous pirates.
Extensive pictures, text and tasks with a focus on using the Internet for information.
Essay on the Golden Age of Pirates http://www.piratesinfo.com/detail/detail.php?article_id=91 Essay on the Golden Age of Pirates
There once was a mythical time when brave and dangerous pirates sailed the seas in search of both fortune and fame. In this time heroic villains rose to fame, figures like Blackbeard, Captain Kidd, Captain Avery, Captain Morgan and others became household names. They were the famous anti-heroes of their time, much like rock stars today ...