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Pirates, Privateers and perilous seas

Scalloped hammerhead sharks in the Galapagos Marine Reserve
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A whale shark in Galapagos, which plays an important role in blue carbon capture
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Introduction

Learning objectives

  • To consider reasons for early exploration.
  • To understand why pirates and privateers used the Galapagos as a base.
  • To consider the life of an explorer.

Students’ outcomes

  • To explain the purpose of early exploration.
  • To explain the importance of Galapagos as a base for explorers in a historical context.
  • Write a recount from the perspective of an explorer.

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