Review the Academic Content Standards related to this lesson. Captain Kidd's Sunken Ship. Explain what information each item on their lists offers about their historic figure's life. DAY ONE 1.
Students then share their answers.
Explain to students that just as the researchers described in the article are attempting to piece together the details of Captain Kidd's life and the Adventure's final voyage, they will act as historical archeologists, using clues to uncover and understand details of the lives of famous people in history. Then, ask each student to each select the one person from his or her list in which he or she is most interested. Each student conducts basic research about his or her selected historic figure. Then, each student creates a list of ten to fifteen tangible items that are related to this figure that would offer clues to this person's life. For example, students may include descriptions of pieces of clothing, documents, or tools or instruments that he or she may have used.