Captain Cook Memorial Museum

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

https://smallwhale.org/articles/captain-cook-memorial-museum

Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. What is the location?Whitby, North Yorkshire, England
2. What is the building name?Walker's House
3. Where is the museum located?It is in Whitby, a town on the coast of North Yorkshire in England.
4. Who was Captain John Walker and why is his house important to Captain Cook?Captain John Walker was the shipmaster who taught Cook when he was a young apprentice in 1746; the house is where Cook learned sailing skills that helped him later.

Maritime Apprenticeship: A formal period of learning practical seafaring skills under the guidance of an experienced captain or shipowner.
Age of Exploration: A historical period, roughly from the 15th to the 17th century, characterized by extensive overseas exploration by European powers.
Cartography: The science or practice of drawing maps.
Historical Preservation: The practice of maintaining and protecting historical buildings and artifacts for future generations.