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School Year 2019-20
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Prof. Fee: $0
Homework: no
Hours/Week: 0
Max/Min Students: 12/6
Grade Range: 4-8* Semester-Only Class*
Are pirates really as cool as they look on television and the movies? What was it like working on a ship in the age of discovery (15th to 17th centuries)? Can you name the parts of a ship? What’s the difference between a pirate, buccaneer, and a privateer? We will learn about the good, bad, and ugly of sailing whether in a navy or as a pirate during this time period. We will cover the history of sailing and piracy from ancient times to modern day with large focus being the golden age of sailing 15th-17th centuries. If you would like to know the answer to these questions and more, then this is your class. The first thirty minutes of class will be discussion about the historical aspects of piracy and sailing. The second half will be some sailing related project including making pirate flags, having a pirate “meal”, tying knots, and a treasure hunt. We finish up the class talking about what the bible says about treasure/money and where our hearts should be on the matter.
Additional Materials Needed: Pencil, colored pencils or markers, and scissors
Workload light- There will be an occasional worksheet and a one page pirate report near the end of the class.
Note for parents: This class will cover details about pirates, naval battles, and life on ship that might be graphic for some students. I will try to be as delicate as possible without skipping necessary parts of the time period. If you have concerns about what will be covered, feel free to call me and I’ll be happy to give you more details.
** This ID is assigned to classes not on the current class schedule. The codes and descriptions are available then to revive to offer again. **
Details:Class meets on Monday from 5:30 PM to 6:25 PM