Maritime Piracy in the Modern World
by Robert M. Jarvis

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Article

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Resources

International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Commercial Crime Services
This site offers a weekly piracy report and up-to-date lists of recent incidents. A good resource for your students to pinpoint and investigate pirate attacks in today's world.

Modern Piracy Research
You can find a collection of information, articles, and links to relevant organizations relating to modern piracy at this site. Click on "General" to find answers to some FAQs.

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Lessons

From National Geographic:

• Pirates!
  This web-based lesson plan on "golden age" pirates is geared toward middle school students. The site also includes a bibliography of books on pirates.
  
  
• Piracy: A Continuing Problem
  A more traditional lesson for grades 9-12 asks students to compare modern piracy with piracy's "golden age."
  
  

The United States and the Barbary Pirates
This Constitutional Rights Foundation article examines the United States' reaction to the Barbary pirates in the early 19th century. It also includes focus questions for students.

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