The Oldest Man in the Sea - Teaching Ideas and Resources

7/23/13 The Oldest Man in the Sea - Teaching Ideas and Resources

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The Oldest Man in the SeaBy Mark WarnerAge Range: 5 to 11

A fascinating interview with an 83 year old fisherman in Castletownbere, Ireland.

Teaching Ideas and Resources:

Imagine that you were able to interview Pat. What questions would you ask him? How might he respond?Write a biography about Pat's life.Create a story using the title 'The Oldest Man in the Sea'. What might happen?Finish the title 'The Oldest Man in the...' and write a story based on it.

Pat's boat is 23 feet long. Can you convert this measurement into different units?

Find out about different types of fish. What fish might Pat catch in his boat?Plan an investigation to see which materials float and sink? Which would be best to use when you are making a boat?

Design a new boat that Pat could use when fishing.

Can you find Castletownbere on a map. Could you work out where he might go fishing?How far could he travel in his boat each day? Where might he be able to reach by boat?Find out about fishing and the impact that it has on the environment. How can we encourage responsible fishing?Pat explains that, because of the weather, fishing is one of the most dangerous occupations on earth. What types of weather might bedangerous for fishermen? Why?

Make a timeline about Pat's life, using the information shared in the video.



How can Pat keep himself safe when he is out at sea? What equipment might he need?Pat really enjoys his fishing. What are your hobbies? What job would you like to do when you are older?

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