8: Ships Ahoy!
"Now...bring me that horizon!" -Captain Jack Sparrow, Pirates of the Caribbean Throughout the course of history, numerous ships have sailed the vast oceans in search for new discoveries. Some voyagers have discovered new lands; some found exotic spices and intricate textiles; and some found invaluable treasures hidden in the depths of the ocean. This week, the kindergarteners were introduced to a curious character -- a swashbuckling pirate -- who is off to an adventure to find a mysterious lost treasure under the sea. "I need your help," the pirate said in his letter. "I heard from a silly pigeon that you are learning about transportation. I need to use the safest transportation to take me to the treasure. Can you help me figure out what transportation I should use and what I need to make it?" Of course, the kindergarteners are always up for a challenge. First, they thought about what they already know: The treasure is in the ocean. "What transport