SHIPWRECK EXPLORATION
ADVENTURE: BLACKBEARD &
QUEEN ANNE’S REVENGE
A PBL&MM for 7th Grade
English/Language Arts Sols: 7.1,7.2, 7.3,7.6,7.7
Technology: C/T8.1, C/T8.2, C /T8.3, C/T8.4
Designed by: Anne E. Henderson
aehenderson@henrico.k12.va.us
QUESTION:
Ever wanted to explore a real shipwreck and the pirate
who made it famous? Using various forms of technology,
you will be given the opportunity to explore the
shipwreck, Queen Anne’s Revenge, and the life of
Blackbeard, a famous pirate.
PLAN:
Working in three groups of four, you will explore The
Queen Anne’s Revenge Shipwreck and Blackbeard the
Pirate by researching and collecting data via the
Internet, book resources, and interviews. Each group will
create a timeline for your research. This timeline will be
used to keep your research in chronological order. Using
Keynote, each group will then create a multimedia
presentation to present to your class.
SCHEDULE:
This project will take four weeks. Three weeks will be
comprised of research, and the last week will be used for
creating the Keynote Presentation. Create a calendar to
keep you on track for the four weeks.
PROJECT:
Each group will choose one of the following topics and
research it. Your multimedia presentation will be
presented to the other groups.
1.
Research the life of Blackbeard.
This includes childhood, education, real name and
upbringing, work experience, later life, and how he
died. Make sure this is a comprehensive review of
his interesting life.
2.
Research the history of Blackbeard’s Queen
Anne’s Revenge.
This includes the building of the ship, description,
ownership, countries belonged to, voyages, and
destruction. Also describe the outlay of the ship
after the sinking.
3.
Research the archeologists’ finding of Queen
Anne’s Revenge.
Include objects that have been found and are being
restored. For the QAR Project, include field
reports, artifacts, conservation and lab reports,
environment, and history. Be sure and include the
layout of the wreck as it is underwater. Short
footage of the divers underwater may be included
in your Keynote Presentation.
INTERNET RESOURCES:
Queen Anne’s Revenge
http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/qar/default.htm
QAR Dive Live – Queen Anne’s Revenge Shipwreck Project
http://www.ah.dcr.state.nc.us/QAR/Livedive/qarlive.htm
Queen Anne’s Revenge – Archaeology, Artifacts
http://www.qaronline.org/rcorner/genhistory.htm
Blackbeard
http://www.ocracoke-nc.com/blackbeard/ship/blckncqa.htm
Tales from the Deep
http://whyfiles.org/036pirates/queen_annes_revenge.html
Latest Queen Anne’s News
http://historicbeaufort.com/QAR%20News.htm
BOOKS:
Pirate
Richard Platt 364.1 PLA
The Pirates
Douglas Botting 910.4 BOT
Piracy & Plunder: a murderous business
Milton Meltzer 910.4 MEL
EVALUATION: You will receive two grades. One will be for your work in research
individually and with your group. The other grade is for your Keynote project.
This will include presentation and information contained within your Keynote
Presentation. Your Keynote Presentation should be over five minutes long.
RESEARCH GRADE:
GRADES
D
C
B
A
Individual Research - Did
each student do his/her
share of research?
Individual
research is
inaccurate
And not
complete. This
interferes with
group research.
Individual
research is
mostly complete
and accurate and
somewhat
contributes to
group research.
Individual
research is
complete and
accurate and
contributes to
group success.
Individual
research is
complete and
accurate showing
deep reflection
and
understanding.
Group Research - Did
each group give a clear
explanation of the
assigned topic?
Group research
is not complete.
Necessary
information has
been omitted.
Group research
is almost
complete and
most information
is present.
Group research
is complete and
all information
has been
included.
Group has
researched their
subject in a
complete and
comprehensive
manner, and
extra information
has been added.
Social Skills - Did all
members work
cooperatively?
All or some
members
participated in
only part of the
PBL&MM
Project.
All or some
members
participated in
most of the
PBL&MM
Project.
All members of
the group
participated in all
phases of the
PBL&MM
Project.
All members of
the group
participated in all
phases of the
PBL&MM
Project.
Members
encouraged and
helped each
other.
T
o
t
a
l
KEYNOTE PRESENTATION GRADE
Grades
D
C
B
A
Keynote Presentation Did each group present
an interesting and
comprehensive keynote
presentation?
Keynote
presentation was
incomplete, with
little group
interaction.
Keynote
presentation was
partially
complete with entire
group participating.
Keynote
presentation was
totally complete with
entire group
participating in an
interesting manner.
Grammar and Spelling
There are many
spelling and
grammar errors.
There are a few
spelling and
grammar errors.
There are almost no
spelling and
grammar errors.
Keynote
presentation was
completed with
extensive
understanding of
the subject matter.
Information was
interesting and
concise.
This is a wellwritten
presentation with
no spelling or
grammar errors.
CREDITS & REFERENCES:
http://rubistar.4teachers.org/index.php?screen=CustomizeTemplateRubricXLS&
Phil Masters and Interstal Inc.
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