This engaging Social Studies lesson about Edward Teach (better known as Blackbeard the pirate) mixes history and forensic science for a hands on approach to learning about Blackbeard. Students examine and analyze primary sources as evidence and use critical thinking skills to come up with 4 of their own theories to explain what could have happened to Blackbeard's supposed treasure. This download includes 3 versions of the activity: Stations - Cut out the evidence (primary sources) and place in m