Vocabulary 1
To record movements or progress of someone or something
To keep track of
Head
"Teacher, can I go to the head please?"
Toilet
What did Dr. Leblanc study before she started specializing in marine biology?
Science
What country is Port Royal located in?
Jamaica
Things that are produced to be sold
Goods
Pieces of eight
"It cost me 1 piece of eight"
Coins 400
Money 200
What species of turtle was being studied by Dr. Leblanc?
Who owned the island of Jamaica before the British?
To be useful or helpful to someone
Benefit
"The Jolly Roger is flying high"
Black and white pirate flag
Why were people hunting the turtles?
For their eggs, meat and shells
What title was given to Port Royal?
"Wickedest city on Earth"
To study or work on a particular subject more than any others
Specialize
Thar she blows!
"That she blows! It is near the boat, the water shot so high"
A whale
What event was happening at the school?
Career fair
What time was on the watch that was found?
11:43
To cause something to exist or continue without changing
Maintain
Red Ensign
"The Brits are flying the Red Ensign"
British Flag used on British ships
How many Hawksbill turtles are left in the wild?
Around 8000
What date did the tsunami hit?
June 7th 1692