a bahamian adventure!

A Bahamian Adventure!

By: Sarah Clark

Target Audience

4th and 5th grade students

Learning Environment

Computer lab with headphones

In groups of one or two

Quiet environment Enough space for

students to work separately from each other

Teacher Pageo Objectiveso Using the PowerPoint given

students will be able to describe the history of the Bahamas with 100% accuracy.

o Using the PowerPoint given students will be able to describe the food of the Bahamas with 100% accuracy.

o Using the PowerPoint given students will be able to describe the religion in the Bahamas with 100% accuracy.

o Using the PowerPoint given students will be able to describe the geography/location of the Bahamas with 100% accuracy.

Video Introduction

Click on the box below to watch a preview of the journey you’re about to take!!!

Main Menu

History Food

ReligionGeography/

Location

Quiz

Historyo The definition of the

word Bahamas means “baja mar” in Spanish or “shallow sea” in English.

HistoryoThe name was given by Christopher Columbus when he came to San Salvador in 1492.

Mini Quiz!

What does the word Bahamas translate

to?

Shallow Sea

Sea

Big Sea

History

A

C

B

Correct!!The Bahamas translate to “shallow sea”.

History

Oops!Try again, go back and reread the information.

History

Historyo The Arawaks also

known as the Lucayans or Indians were the first inhabitants of the Bahamas.

History

o They were a very peaceful people, which made it easy for Columbus to enslave them.

o 25 years after Columbus arrived their culture was destroyed.

Mini Quiz!!

What was the name of the first inhabitants of the Bahamas other than the

Arawak's?

The Arrowheads

The Lucayans

The Lancelot's

History

A

B

C

Correct!!The Lucayans were another name for the Arawak's.

History

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History

Historyo The Eleutheran

Adventurers came to the Bahamas in 1647 for religious freedom.

History

o They were the first British colony.

o They also started the still existing agricultural economy.

Mini Quiz!!Why did the Eleutheran

Adventurers come to the Bahamas?

They were tired of their homeland

Warmer weather

Religious freedom

History

A

B

C

Correct!!They came for religious freedom.

History

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History

o Pirates ruled the Bahamas for 70 years because it was easy for them to hide since the islands have secluded areas.

History

History

oFamous Pirates like Blackbeard even inhabited the island.

oIn 1718 the British regained the island.

Mini Quiz!!How long did pirates rule the Bahamas?

70 years

7 years

17 years

History

A

B

C

Correct!!The pirates ruled the Bahamas for 70 years.

History


History

Historyo During the Civil War the Bahamas were used as a smuggling area for alcohol due to the prohibition law in the United States.

HistoryoAfter the prohibition ended the island went back to normal.

oAfter the second World War the island became a tourist attraction.

oThey became a nation on July 10, 1973.

Mini Quiz!!

During what war was the island used for

smuggling?

World War II

Vietnam

Civil War

History

A

B

C

Correct!!During the Civil War was the island was used for

smuggling.

History


History

Foodo Main foods the Bahamians eat are fruits, vegetables, rice, bread, meat, and fish.

FoodoThe national dishes are conch which is sea snail, rice, and peas. These are the most common because they’re cheap.

Mini Quiz!!What is conch?

Sea Snail

Squid

Shark

Food

A

B

C

Correct!!Conch is sea snail.

Food

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Food

o On holidays they eat local fish, conch, peas, baked goods, and fresh fruit.oThey drink Bahamian rum, imported beer, soft drinks, tea, and coffee.

Food

Mini Quiz!!What is one thing the

Bahamians eat on holidays?

Local fish

Lobster

Sand

Food

A

B

C

Correct!!They eat local fish on holidays.

Food


Food

Religiono Most people are Christian. 80% are Protestant and 20% are Roman Catholic.oThey also have a belief in spirits called Obeah. o Most services and ceremonies are held in churches.

Religion

oThey also have a belief in spirits called Obeah. o Most services and ceremonies are held in churches.

Mini Quiz!!What is the Bahamians belief in spirits called?

Obeah

Christianity

Catholic

Religion

A

B

C

Correct!!The belief in spirits is called Obeah.

Religion


Religion

Religion

o The dead are put in pine coffins and wakes are held at home.

oFunerals are held in churches.

ReligionoMost people believe that the soul goes to heaven or hell.

o Some believe that the souls wander around.

Mini Quiz!!Where are funerals

held?

Outside

Churches

Graveyards

Religion

A

B

C

Correct!!Funerals are held in churches.

Religion


Religion

o The Bahamas are located on the Atlantic.

o It has about 700 islands and cays.

Geography

Geography

oThere are 14 islands that make up the Bahamas.

oThe land is 5,382 square miles.

o The climate is subtropical.

Mini Quiz!!How many islands make

up the Bahamas?

700

14

4

Geography

A

B

C

Correct!!The Bahamas are made up of 14 islands.

Geography


Geography

Quiz Time!!

1. Who named the Bahamas?

Columbus

John Smith

George

Quiz

A

B

C

Correct!!Columbus named the Bahamas.

Quiz


Quiz

Quiz2. How long after

Columbus arrived was the Arawak culture

destroyed?

40 years

25 years

100 years

A

B

C

Correct!!It took 25 years for Columbus to destroy the Arawak

culture.

Quiz


Quiz

3. Who was the first British colony to inhabit

the Bahamas?

The Bahamians

The Quakers

The Eleutheran Adventurers

Quiz

A

B

C

Correct!!The Eleutheran Adventurers were the first British

colony.

Quiz


Quiz

Quiz4. Who ruled the

Bahamas for 70 years?

Pirates

King of England

Queen Elizabeth

A

B

C

Correct!!The pirates ruled the Bahamas for 70 years.

Quiz


Quiz

Quiz

5. When did the Bahamas become a

nation?

July 10, 1973

January 1, 1891

June 12, 1934

A

B

C

Correct!!The Bahamas became a nation on July 10, 1973.

Quiz


Quiz

Quiz

6. What is a national dish the Bahamians

eat?

Conch

Crab

Lobster

A

B

C

Correct!!A national dish that the Bahamians eat is conch.

Quiz


Quiz

7. What is a drink the Bahamians drink on

holidays?

Bahamian rum

Milk

Water

Quiz

A

B

C

Correct!!A drink the Bahamians drink on holidays is Bahamian

rum.

Quiz


Quiz

Quiz8. What is the most

common religion in the Bahamas?

Buddhism

Christianity

Atheism

A

B

C

Correct!!The most common religion is Christianity.

Quiz


Quiz

Quiz9. What type of climate

does the Bahamas have?

Subtropical

Cold

It varies

A

B

C

Correct!!The Bahamas climate is subtropical.

Quiz


Quiz

Quiz

10. Where is the Bahamas located?

Pacific coast

Atlantic coast

The Indian Ocean

A

B

C

Correct!!The Bahamas is located on the Atlantic coast.

Quiz


Quiz

Congratulations!!

You are now an expert on Bahamian culture!

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a bahamian adventure!

Documents

word bahamas

mini quiz

history pirates

historyhistoryfamous

historyhistorythe arawaks

smuggling area

christopher columbus

prohibition law