Activity #2. Motivation

Why did the writer include these entries in his logbook?

Activity #3. Chasseur - Privateer

Answer the questions after examining the web site:

1. "Privateers" were sometimes called a legal _______________ because they were allowed by President Madison to capture British Ship during the War of 1812.

2. During the War of 1812, privateers captured __________ British Merchant ships.

3. Captain Thomas Boyle was a daring captain because he sailed his ship, Chasseur, to ________________ where he did much damage to British merchant shipping.

4. What was one of the goals of the British in launching the Chesapeake Campaign?

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5. What did Francis Scott Key see "by dawn's early light" over Fort McHenry after a night of heavy shelling?

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Activity #4. Chasseur's Voyage to Canton, China

Enter the ship's location, then summarize what happened that day.

Activity #5. Week 14 of Chasseur's Voyage to Canton, China

Enter the location of the ship and a summary of what happened that day.

Activity #6. 20 September of Chasseur's Voyage to Canton, China

Enter the location of the ship and a summary of what happened that day.

Activity #7. Pride of Baltimore II Mission

List three purposes of the ship's travels.

1. _____________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________________________

Activity #8. Pride of Baltimore II Captain's Log. Wednesday, April 8

Enter the location of the ship and a summary of what happened that day.

Activity #9. Pride of Baltimore II Captain's Log. Sunday, October 18

Enter the location of the ship and a summary of what happened that day.

Activity #10. Teacher Aboard Log, Tuesday, November 11

List three places you will visit with Ms. Bridgett and the crew of Pride II if you sign on as a virtual stowaway on the voyage to Asia.

1. _____________________________________________________________

2. _____________________________________________________________

3. _____________________________________________________________

Activity #11. Exploring the Asia with Pride II Home Page.

If you become a virtual stowaway on the voyage to China, you will spend lots of time at this web site. What are some of the features you would like to explore further? Give a reason.

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Activity #12. Writing a letter to inform

On a separate piece of paper, write a letter to your family telling them that you are going to be a virtual stowaway aboard Pride of Baltimore II. Explain that you are going to be a student explorer during an expedition to Asia by using the Asia with Pride Internet Curriculum. Be sure to include the following information:

• Describe some of the places you will visit
• Tell who your virtual shipmates will be aboard ship
• Explain what you expect to learn during this expedition.

Remember to use friendly letter format.