Ada Blackjack a story of Arctic Survival Podcast Teaching Resources

Engage your students in an exciting historical investigation with this captivating PowerPoint presentation and accompanying worksheet based on the inspiring true story of Ada Blackjack. In this History Detective Case 38, students will delve into the past to uncover the mysteries of Ada Blackjack's survival on Wrangel Island, in the Arctic Ocean, for more than 2 years. The resource pack is designed for middle and high school students, offering a unique combination of history and real-life adventure.

The PowerPoint explains the difference between the historical skills of reliability and usefulness and explores the strengths and limitations of using primary source diaries in historical investigations.

Additionally, students will deeply analyse the lyrics to the song "Underestimate Me" which was written about the Ada Blackjack story.

The worksheet begins vocabulary exercises, where students identify and define key terms from the script, promoting literacy and vocabulary development. They then answer some listening comprehension questions based on the podcast episode. After conducting a lyrical analysis, the students will then look at Ada Blackjack's diaries from her Arctic experience and evaluate them for reliability and usefulness.

This Ada Blackjack podcast resource pack is a perfect addition to your history or language arts curriculum, offering an engaging and empowering historical analysis of Ada Blackjack's incredible journey. Through exploration, reflection, and critical thinking, students will gain insights into history, resilience, and the importance of recognising unsung heroes. Your students will be captivated by the remarkable story of Ada Blackjack and inspired to apply the lessons of her survival to their own lives.