Pirates!

Pirates!

Golden Age of Piracy

History of Pirates

Corsair, Privateer or Buccaneer?

Conditions for Piracy

Conditions have to be just right for piracy to boom. First, there must be many able-bodied young men (preferably sailors) out of work and desperate to make a living. There must be shipping and commerce lanes nearby, full of ships that carry either wealthy passengers or valuable cargo. There must be little or no law or government control. The pirates must have access to weapons and ships. If these conditions are met, piracy may become common.

Quick! Sketch what you think a pirate would have looked like.

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What did pirates look like in real life?

Did you know...A traditional pirate hat with 3 sides was called a Tricorn hat?

Folded sides acted as gutters when it rained and water wouldn't get in their face.

STEM PIRATE CHALLENGE!

• Using only newspaper and tape, create a hat that will impress your crew.