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by Jason Sanchez **  **__Bahamian Culture __** This website allows you to go deep into learning interesting and fun facts about The Bahamas! It includes information about Bahamas history, politics, art, dance, cuisine, legends, athletics, “Junkaroo” which is a festival the day after Christmas, and the people. The website is very user friendly making it easy for anyone to use and find what they are looking for. [|**http://www.bahamasgateway.com/culture.htm**] Here is where you can find how the past has shaped what the Bahamas have become today. This website is great for learning why the people of the Bahamas celebrate their colorful history. Anything you could want to know about the Bahamas is provided on this website. You will be provided with facts about who were the first settlers, Christopher Columbus, and other enjoyable information. [|**http://www.bahamasgateway.com/bahamas_History.htm**]
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 * __History of the Bahamas __**

If you want to know the seven most valuable facts about the Bahamas, this is definitely the site to check out. Whether you are wanting to visit or stay for good, you need to check the handbook to decide whether it is what you want. You will find detailed information about the country itself, the climate and water temperatures, the family islands, tax structure, what to know as a tourist, places you can stay, and activities you can do. This will allow anyone to dream about their dream vacation or new life style. [|**http://www.discover-eleuthera-bahamas.com/bahama-facts.html**]  I believe here is where you can find out how attractive the Bahamas really are. With the perfect photos of how beautiful the Bahamas are and the summaries below them to show exactly what you are looking at, makes this a great site for anyone who hasn’t been there or who wants to learn about different places of it. What is even better is that they are sent in from readers who have visited. [|**http://www.courant.com/features/travel/orl-bahamas-photos,0,257957.photogallery**]  This website is a great website for kids to learn cool facts about The Bahamas. It’s good for all ages too. Here kids can click on different links to enjoy themselves. There’s a link where the kids can play games and do activities while they learn about the islands. They can color pictures that have to do with them also. They can read stories and learn the types of music is listened to and played in the Bahamas. [|**http://www.bahamas4kids.com/index.html**] **<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 20pt;">Literature Sources ** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">This book includes bibliographical references and index. You will learn about the islands and cays, Pirate's paradise, and how they all have a tourism driven economy. It also includes valuable information about the urban islanders and family islanders, the cities and districts, a calendar of Bahamian festivals, and yummy recipes. This is a great book to present to students because it presents information on the geography, history, economy, and people of the Bahamas <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-decoration: none;"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Verdana','sans-serif';"> <span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">**By C. Lavett Smith** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">This book is all about focusing on the marine fishes of the tropical waters of the western Atlantic. I like this book because it covers approximately 1,200 species, with some 400 color photographs arranged by body shapes and keyed to full text descriptions which can engage children to like. It also provides brief coverage of another 800 species which makes this book that more intriguing. <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">**The Bahamas** __ <span style="display: block; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; text-align: center;">**By Martin and Stephen Hintz** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">This book is just about everything you can ask for to getting the information across to students. It includes so much valuable information about the Bahamas, describing the geography, history, economy, culture, religions, plants, animals, language, sports, arts, and people of the Bahamas. This would be great for the kids to read and look at. <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">This is an encyclopedia of the culture and history of the Bahamas. It includes full color of the Bahamas, from historical, geographical and biographical data fully illustrated and explained by one of the region’s leading historians. I think this would be a great book because it was written by an actual member of the islands who has been through it all there. <span style="color: #5a7d56; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> **__<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Caribbean Pirates __** <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Despite its pirate-booty of information on the hard facts and history of pirate life, the book remains completely accessible and as breezy as a Caribbean night. Young adult readers in particular will find this text an enticing port of entry to the legendary world of piracy. So, if it's a pirate's life for you, pour yourself a flagon of grog and set sail with Captain 'Scurvy Dog' Beahm and his loyal crew of cutthroats. Yo ho, me mateys!
 * __<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">What Are The 7 Essential Bahama Facts? __**
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 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">Bahamas for Kids __**
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 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">By Colleen Madonna Flood Williams. **
 * __<span style="color: black; font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">National Audubon Society field guide to tropical marine fishes of the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico, Florida, the Bahamas, and Bermuda __ <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;"> **
 * __<span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">A-Z OF BAHAMAS HERITAGE __**
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">By Michael Craton **
 * <span style="font-family: 'Times New Roman','serif'; font-size: 12pt;">By George Beahm **

**Mich Bilyeu's List**

1) The Bahamas Guide: Love the Island Life - Facts [] The Bahamas Guide website is an independent site that gives informational details about travel, business, hotel and restaurant reviews, news, promotions, and facts about The Bahamas. Under the Facts: Arts & Music tab, there is more information about Bahamas art, music, and literature. The site describes Bahamian locations in famous movies, including Pirates of the Caribbean and Speed 2. It also describes art galleries, museums, and facts and figures about the Bahamas.

2) National Art Gallery of The Bahamas [] This is the website for NAGB, the National Art Gallery of The Bahamas. This museum thrives to engage the visitor in the history of Bahamian Art and Visual culture. The website gives details on the exhibitions, collections, gallery, public programs, art library, membership, and plenty more.

3) Bahamas B2B: Bahamian Music [] This website gives more information about Bahamian Music and it’s influences. The site says that Bahamian music is centered around Junkanoo, which is a holiday celebration that occurs on Boxing Day and on New Year’s Day. The site also refers you to places to purchase music and links to free downloads. 4) Bahamas Gateway: Bahamas Art, Dance, and Music [] This site gives insight on Bahamian art, dance, and music. It states that many Bahamians are artistic and enjoy exuberant dancing. The artwork is brightly colored and represents beautiful island people. The site also lists some famous Bahamian artists like Amos Ferguson, Maxwell Taylor, Stan Burnside, and The Baha Men.

5) Antonius Roberts [] This is the website of The Bahamas most noted Artist and Sculptor, Antonius Roberts. His personal philosophy is described as Conservation, Transformation, and Preservation. The website gives more information about Roberts, his gallery, community, and exhibitions. It also has an area to contact him via email or writing.

Literature List 1) The Bahamas: Portrait of an Archipelago [] By Larry Smith, Photographs by Michael Toogood This hardcover book contains beautiful photos that give a candid insight into the places and people of The Bahamas. The photographer, Michael Toogood, invites outsiders into the beautiful details of the Bahamas by exposing his pictures in this book. There is also an introductory text by Bahamian writer Larry Smith.

2) Climbing Clouds: Stories and Poems from the Bahamas [] Edited by Telcine Turner This children’s book is a collection of stories and poems from The Bahamas. There are illustrations throughout the book. It is edited by Telcine Turner.

3) Once Below a Time: Bahamian Stories [] Edited by Telcine Turner This is the companion volume to Climbing Clouds but this book is aimed towards readers between 7-10 years old. This book contains short stories and poems that were written by students from the College of The Bahamas. There are illustrations throughout the book and this was also edited by Telcine Turner.

4) Oh No, The Pink Flamingo Turned Green! [] By Marilynn Sheffield, Illustrated by Katie McConnachie This children’s picture book is about a beautiful pink flamingo who got tired of constantly fighting for food and decided to fly away to a neighboring island called Little Inagua. The story reveals the flamingo’s adventure and why she turned green! This is a Bahamian tale that is beautifully illustrated by Katie McConnachia.

5) Play Me: A Collection of Three One-Act Plays [] By Telcine Turner This book is a collection of three one-act plays: A Cross for Easter, Master Thief, and Sunday, Funday. These are all unique tales that are centered around Bahamian culture. This book would be a great addition to a class lesson because it would allow the students to get involved with the culture and truly feel it for themselves.


 * Kelli Malone's List**
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Bahamas [] Students can learn about all about this island nation’s culture, government, and plants/animals from a student’s perspective. The author of this page is a 5th grade student and briefly discusses the many unique aspects of the Bahamas

Grand Bahama Island – History [] Learn about the original people of the Bahamas and find out what happened to them after the Spanish and British arrived.

The Bahamas [] This website contains an article which lists all of the physical geographical features. These features include lakes, waterfalls, mountains, caves and many more.

History of the Bahamas [] This website is unique because it provides a timeline of important events in Bahamian history. The timeline begins with pre-history and concludes with tourism and independence.

The Commonwealth of the Bahamas [] This is the official website of the Bahamas. Students will be able to find out important information about the Bahamian government from how its structured to the laws that govern the people.

The Bahamas: After 244 years Independence [] This website contains a news article from Time magazine dated July 16, 1973. This article was published when the Bahamas gained their independence from England. Students can discuss issues that occur when nations receive their independence. Compare and contrast the U.S. and the Bahamas.

Literature List

Bahamas (The Caribbean Today) By: Colleen Madonna Flood Williams This book teaches 12 year olds and up about the geography, history, economy, and culture of the Bahamas. The book elaborates on the 20 main islands that are inhabited introduces kids to islands that are not.

Pirates to the End By: Susan Troutt This book is an imaginative adventure interlaced with historical high sea piracy and overflowing with trickery, ghosts, masquerade, and murder, is an 18th century clue-filled treasure hunt that spirals from St. Augustine's Castillo, to Charleston's St. Phillips Church, through the pirate haven of Bath, North Carolina, and retires on Bahamas' sandy shores.

Homeward Bound: A History of the Bahama Islands to 1850 With a Definitive Study of Abaco in the American Loyalist Plantation Period By: Sandra Riley This book is a great reference to learn about the early settlers in the Bahamas. Supporters of the British Crown found life in the Colonies rigorous in the years prior to, during, and after the Revolutionary War. The hazards of war and the inequities of peace forced many American Loyalists into Bahamian exile.

Story of the Bahamas By: Paul Albury Paul Albury, a Bahamian dentist and amateur historian, writes with enthusiasm about the pirates, privateers, wreckers and rumrunners who smuggled looted and scavenged Spanish and French shipping until the British sent Woodes Rogers, a governor, to take matters in hand and put an end to the bold seamen's dreams of a "Pirates Republic."

The Bahamas: An Overview DVD- Not Rated- No artist listed With this captivating series you have the "chance of a lifetime" to discover this island paradise through the eyes of the Islanders themselves! Aside from offering a complete guide to all the world famous attractions, beautiful beaches and best water sports is that it makes you feel like an islander without leaving home! This is the best guide to all the sights, sounds, culture, sailing, fishing, boating, diving and water sports.

Under the Sunday Tree By: Eloise Greenfield A collection of gentle poems that depict everyday Bahamian life, accompanied by life filled illustrations by an native Caribbean artist

Climbing Clouds: Stories and Poems from the Bahamas Edited by: Telcine Turner Climbing Clouds contains stories and poems from The Bahamas. It is the companion volume to Once Below a Time, which is for younger readers. ||


 * Jenny White's List**

1. Caribbean Islands: [] This website I found in class a few weeks ago in the computer lab. It is a collection of websites that pertain to the Caribbean Islands. The most useful website you can click on is the Bahamas link: []. This site is mainly just a general site on everything about the Bahamas. There are links such as Government, History, Local Customs, Language, People, Weather, and many more. It has link on where to stay for tourists, cruises, weddings, planning you trip, and photo galleries.

2. The Commonwealth of the Bahamas: [] This website is all about the structure of the Government in the Bahamas. It shows pictures and explains important people in the judicial system. This site also has link to get more information about the National Budget, Government structure, Bills, Laws, and Acts, Bahamas Trade Commission, and Criminal Records.

3. History of Grand Bahama: [] This website is awesome. You can use it in your classroom because it is geared towards kids. It is all about the history of the Bahamas and has four links on the main page to choose from. It has a lot of interesting facts about the history. At the bottom of the page it has different links you can click on about the nature, people, what to do, and what’s happening.

4. Bahamas: [] This website can also be used in the classroom as a research tool. The main page has a picture of the Bahamian flag and the link you can click on are Land and Geography, People, Plants and Animals, History and Government, Economy, and Facts.

5. Geography: [] This site has good information about the geography of the Bahamas. It doesn’t have any links to click on but it has a map of the Caribbean Islands. The information would be great to take and turn into a lesson plan or game.

Literature List 1. The Bahamas by Colleen Madonna Flood Williams [] This book seems like it could be a help to older students or teachers learning about the Bahamas. It has information on the geography, history, people, and the economy of the Bahamas. It also includes fun things like recipes and project ideas.

2. Green Boy by Susan Cooper [] This is a children’s literature book about a boy and his mute brother that cross the barrier between two worlds (the Bahamas and a land called Pangaia). They play a mysterious role in the story. This would be a great book to use in the classroom for ages 9-12.

3. Bahamas by Patricia E. McCulla [] This book is mainly for young adult readers and it surveys the history, topography, and people of the Bahamas. It would be great to use the information in the classroom and use it as a book to look at the various pictures.

4. Rosemary and the Island Treasure: Hourglass Adventures #4 by Barbara Robertson [] This is another children’s literature book for around the ages of 8-10. It’s about a girl that magically transports back to 1947 to search for buried treasure with her grandmother on an island in the Bahamas called Green Turtle Cay. This can be a fun reading book but also give information about the Bahamas and its different islands.

5. Fishes of the Bahamas and Adjacent Tropical Waters by James E. Bohlke, Charles C. Chaplin [] This is an informative book about the fish found in the Bahamas. It has a lot of great pictures in it and can teach students and teachers about the marine life of the Bahamas.

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Internet Sources “Bahamian Culture” [|**http://www.bahamasgateway.com/culture.htm**] This website gives a lot of information on a plethora of subjects concerning The Bahamas! It includes information about history, cuisine, art, dance, politics, legends, athletics, Junkanoo (a festival the day after Christmas) and the people. With easy to click links, we would be able to navigate the website with ease.

“The Bahamas” [] This website is Encyclopedia Britannica and I hope the school I’m teaching at has a subscription to it. It has a lot of information on the Bahamas in a kid-friendly manner. It has pictures so the students will be able to connect the text they are reading to real life.

“Bahamian Culture” [] This website shows about the culture of the Bahamas as well as weather, beaches, landmarks, and a beautiful photo gallery. I think the photographs are the best part of this website, the content provided is geared toward promoting the Islands.

“Bahamas Culture” [] Want to learn more about the Bahamas culture? Well this website is perfect for current and historical information. Anything you could want to know about the Bahamas is provided on this website. It includes information about Junkanoo, medicine, lingo, politics, medicine, people, diving, fun and history just to name a few!

“Photo Search : Bahamas” [] A big part of understanding the Bahamas is looking at pictures to go along with the content. This website has a lot of wonderful and beautiful pictures of the Bahamas. Also it includes a short description of each picture so the students would know exactly what they are looking at and why its important.

<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 20pt;"> This is a reference book for reef fish throughout the Florida, Caribbean and Bahamas area. This book is very beautifully illustrated with all sorts of fish that could be found while diving. It also includes great discriptions of each fish. It includes the size of the fish, how deep it is in the water, its habitat. Someday, a student may want to be a SCUBA diver, so I would definitely show this book to my students. Also, we live in Florida, and this book also caters to Florida reef fish. <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">
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 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">Reef Fish Identification: Florida, Caribbean, Bahamas **
 * <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt;">By Paul Humann **

by Martin and Stephen Hintz ** This book describes a lot about the Bahamas, from geography to language to religion to sports… everything! Its 143 pages, so it’s very extensive! In my students textbook, it probably would only have a a brief explanation of the Bahamas, but this book has everything needed to know about the Bahamas! **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Real Pirates **<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">: **The Untold Story of the Whydah from Slave Ship to Pirate Ship** By Barry Clifford This is a beautifully illustrated book about the British ship, Whyday, that is bringing African slaves to the Caribbean to sell but it captured by pirates! The ship was taken over by Sam Bellamy right nere the Bahamas. But that’s not all that happens, one of the worst nor’easter’s in history and sank off the short of Cape Cod. he sea swallowed the Whydah along with her treasure, yet the fascinating saga of this storied ship was far from over. Centuries later, underwater explorer Barry Clifford, raised on legends of the sea around Cape Cod, set out to find the wreck. His quest literally led him into the history books, and he located the first authenticated pirate ship ever in 1984.
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C[|limbing Clouds: Stories and Poems from the Bahamas] by Telcine Turner To learn more about the culture and background of the Bahamas, my class could read this poetry book. This would easily incorporate language arts and social studies. They could model poems and write their own, or draw pictures to go along with the poems. They would also be learning about The Bahamas. [|The Bahamas (Countries: Faces and Places)] by Bob Temple This book is very brief and simple, yet informative. It has a lot of wonderful information on the landscape, history and the people. It would be a great reference for the students to look at on their own!

<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">[|First Dive to Shark Dive] <span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"> by Peter Lourie In this photo-essay, a father and his 12-year-old daughter, Suzanna, fly to Andros, in the Bahamas, so Suzanna can learn to scuba dive. During an intense seven days, she becomes certified and makes four dives. The narrative, ably handled in Lourie's first-person voice (abetted by Suzanna's journal writings), also covers information about the island, one of the wildest of the Bahamas; the ocean and its inhabitants, from sponges and coral to sharks; and the old Andros traditions, many of which come from African and Seminole ancestors. Stunning color photographs, a number taken underwater, reveal why Suzanna wanted to be certified to dive.<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman","serif"; font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">