A Bahamian Adventure! By: Sarah Clark.

A Bahamian Adventure! By: Sarah Clark

Teacher Page Objectives Target Audience Learning Environment
Using the PowerPoint given students will be able to describe the history of the Bahamas with 100% accuracy. Using the PowerPoint given students will be able to describe the food of the Bahamas with 100% accuracy. Using the PowerPoint given students will be able to describe the religion in the Bahamas with 100% accuracy. Using the PowerPoint given students will be able to describe the geography/location of the Bahamas with 100% accuracy. 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

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

Main Menu Food History Religion Geography/Location Quiz

History The definition of the word Bahamas means “baja mar” in Spanish or “shallow sea” in English.

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

What does the word Bahamas translate to?
History Mini Quiz! What does the word Bahamas translate to? Shallow Sea Sea Big Sea A B C

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

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

History The Arawaks also known as the Lucayans or Indians were the first inhabitants of the Bahamas.

History They were a very peaceful people, which made it easy for Columbus to enslave them. 25 years after Columbus arrived their culture was destroyed.

History 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 A B C

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

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

History The Eleutheran Adventurers came to the Bahamas in 1647 for religious freedom.

History They were the first British colony.
They also started the still existing agricultural economy.

Why did the Eleutheran Adventurers come to the Bahamas?
History Mini Quiz!! Why did the Eleutheran Adventurers come to the Bahamas? They were tired of their homeland Warmer weather Religious freedom A B C

Correct!! They came for religious freedom.
History Correct!! They came for religious freedom.

Oops!! Try again. Go back and reread the information.
History Oops!! Try again. Go back and reread the information.

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

History Famous Pirates like Blackbeard even inhabited the island.
In 1718 the British regained the island.

How long did pirates rule the Bahamas?
History Mini Quiz!! How long did pirates rule the Bahamas? 70 years 7 years 17 years A B C

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

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

History After the prohibition ended the island went back to normal.
After the second World War the island became a tourist attraction. They became a nation on July 10, 1973.

During what war was the island used for smuggling?
History Mini Quiz!! During what war was the island used for smuggling? World War II Vietnam Civil War A B C

Correct!! During the Civil War was the island was used for smuggling.
History Correct!! During the Civil War was the island was used for smuggling.

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

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

Food Mini Quiz!! What is conch? Sea Snail Squid Shark A B C

Correct!! Conch is sea snail.
Food Correct!! Conch is sea snail.

Food Oops!! Try again. Go back and reread the information.

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

What is one thing the Bahamians eat on holidays?
Food Mini Quiz!! What is one thing the Bahamians eat on holidays? Local fish Lobster Sand A B C

Correct!! They eat local fish on holidays.
Food Correct!! They eat local fish on holidays.

Food Oops!! Try again. Go back and reread the information.

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

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

What is the Bahamians belief in spirits called?
Religion Mini Quiz!! What is the Bahamians belief in spirits called? Obeah Christianity Catholic A B C

Correct!! The belief in spirits is called Obeah.
Religion Correct!! The belief in spirits is called Obeah.

Religion Oops!! Try again. Go back and reread the information.

Religion The dead are put in pine coffins and wakes are held at home.
Funerals are held in churches.

Religion Most people believe that the soul goes to heaven or hell.
Some believe that the souls wander around.

Where are funerals held?
Religion Mini Quiz!! Where are funerals held? Outside Churches Graveyards A B C

Correct!! Funerals are held in churches.
Religion Correct!! Funerals are held in churches.

Religion Oops!! Try again. Go back and reread the information.

Geography The Bahamas are located on the Atlantic.
It has about 700 islands and cays.

Geography There are 14 islands that make up the Bahamas.
The land is 5,382 square miles. The climate is subtropical.

How many islands make up the Bahamas?
Geography Mini Quiz!! How many islands make up the Bahamas? 700 14 4 A B C

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

Geography Oops!! Try again. Go back and reread the information.

Quiz Time!!

Quiz 1. Who named the Bahamas? Columbus John Smith George A B C

Correct!! Columbus named the Bahamas.
Quiz Correct!! Columbus named the Bahamas.

Quiz Oops!! Try again. Go back and reread the information.

2. How long after Columbus arrived was the Arawak culture destroyed?
Quiz 2. 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 Correct!! It took 25 years for Columbus to destroy the Arawak culture.

3. Who was the first British colony to inhabit the Bahamas?
Quiz 3. Who was the first British colony to inhabit the Bahamas? The Bahamians The Quakers The Eleutheran Adventurers A B C

Correct!! The Eleutheran Adventurers were the first British colony.
Quiz Correct!! The Eleutheran Adventurers were the first British colony.

Who ruled the Bahamas for 70 years?
Quiz 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 Correct!! The pirates ruled the Bahamas for 70 years.

5. When did the Bahamas become a nation?
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 Correct!! The Bahamas became a nation on July 10, 1973.

6. What is a national dish the Bahamians eat?
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 Correct!! A national dish that the Bahamians eat is conch.

7. What is a drink the Bahamians drink on holidays?
Quiz 7. What is a drink the Bahamians drink on holidays? Bahamian rum Milk Water A B C

Correct!! A drink the Bahamians drink on holidays is Bahamian rum.
Quiz Correct!! A drink the Bahamians drink on holidays is Bahamian rum.

8. What is the most common religion in the Bahamas?
Quiz 8. What is the most common religion in the Bahamas? Buddhism Christianity Atheism A B C

Correct!! The most common religion is Christianity.
Quiz Correct!! The most common religion is Christianity.

9. What type of climate does the Bahamas have?
Quiz 9. What type of climate does the Bahamas have? Subtropical Cold It varies A B C

Correct!! The Bahamas climate is subtropical.
Quiz Correct!! The Bahamas climate is subtropical.

10. Where is the Bahamas located?
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 Correct!! The Bahamas is located on the Atlantic coast.

Congratulations!! You are now an expert on Bahamian culture!

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