Captain Cook – A significant local individual from the past

All aboard for an exciting voyage of exploration! A guided tour of the museum and interactive workshop will fully immerse students in the theme of Captain Cook as a significant person in their own locality. Learn about his life story from his humble beginnings in Marton, Middlesbrough, through to his accomplishments on his voyages around the world.

Session aim

• To recognise the impact Captain James Cook had on exploration and seafaring in the 18th century.

Session Objectives

• Identify differences between 18th century and 21st century life.
• Name and discuss some of the key places Captain Cook explored.
• Explore the day-to-day life of a sailor.

Curriculum Links (Department for Education)

• History: “the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international achievements. Some should be used to compare aspects of life in different periods”.
• History: “significant historical events, people and places in their own locality”.
• Geography: “use world maps, atlases and globes to identify the United Kingdom and its countries, as well as the countries, continents and oceans studied at this key stage”.
• Geography: “use simple compass directions (North, South, East and West) and locational and directional language (for example, near and far, left and right), to describe the location of features and routes on a map”.
• Science: “identify and name a variety of common animals including fish, amphibians, reptiles, birds and mammals”.
• Science: “identify and name a variety of everyday materials, including wood, plastic, glass, metal, water, and rock”.
• Art and Design: “to develop a wide range of art and design techniques in using colour, pattern, texture, line, shape, form and space”.
• Art and Design: “to use drawing, painting and sculpture to develop and share their ideas, experiences and imagination”.