Captain Cook Lesson
Learning objectives
In this lesson, students will examine the life and voyages of Captain James Cook, tracing his rise from a farm labourer's son to one of Britain's most celebrated naval explorers. They will also investigate the contested consequences of his Pacific expeditions, considering both the advances in European scientific knowledge and the impact on Indigenous communities. Students will have the opportunity to achieve this through choosing their own method of learning, including reading, source analysis, and research options, as well as the chance to engage in extension activities. This lesson includes a self-marking quiz for students to demonstrate their learning.
How would you like to learn?
Option 1: Reading
Step 1: Download a copy of the reading questions worksheet below:
Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the following web page:
Option 2: Source analysis
Step 1: Download a copy of the source analysis worksheet below:
Step 2: Answer the set questions by reading the sources on the following web page:
Option 3: Internet research
Download a copy of the research worksheet and use the internet to complete the tables.
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