Set sail on an unforgettable adventure across the Pacific Ocean!
In this engaging ESL resource, students discover the life and voyages of Captain James Cook, one of history’s most famous explorers. Through interactive reading activities, speaking tasks, STEM projects, debates and creative missions, learners improve their English while exploring the history, geography and cultures of New Zealand and Australia.
Designed for A1-A2 learners (ages 11-14), this booklet combines language learning with history, science and critical thinking in a fun, hands-on way.
What’s Included?
Introduction Comic
Green Level Reading & Vocabulary
3 Blue Level Reading Lessons
4 Creative Purple Missions
Past Simple (Regular Verbs) Grammar Corner
Explorer’s Table Speaking Activity
2 Poems, 1 Dialogue & 4 Tongue Twisters
STEM Challenge 1: Build a Sextant
STEM Challenge 2: Build a Compass
Debate Corner: James Cook, Hero or Controversial Explorer?
2 Mini Reviews

Perfect for:
ESL / EFL / EAL
CLIL History
Geography
Homeschooling
Project-Based Learning
Speaking and Reading Practice
Students won’t just learn about James Cook. They’ll think like explorers, navigate like sailors, debate historical questions and discover how exploration changed the world.*