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- 6th - 12th
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Students determine their latitude using a protracdtor and/or cross-staff to find the altitude of Polaris. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 5th
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Students examine a medieval manuscript on astronomy and create their own books based on modern discoveries in astronomy. They choose a subject of modern astronomy that they would like to write and create an illuminated image about. Full Review »
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- 3rd - 4th
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Students get a brief history of latitude and longitude. They use the latitude/longitude grid system to locate spots by tracking the coordinates of Hurricane Hugo. In addition, the student make and explore how to use an astrolabe. Full Review »
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- 9th - 12th
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Students examine the theory of finding latitude and discuss the uses of an astrolabe, cross-staff and octant. They determine an Astronomical Table for their classroom. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students create an astrolobe and locate the North Star in the night sky. They determine the latitude of the North Star, and calculate an average latitude based on class results. Full Review »
- Grade Range
- 9th - 12th
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Sudents examine the types of instruments that can be used for marine navigation and position-finding. They practice using an astrolabe to solve trigonometric problems. Full Review »
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- Higher Ed
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Students, who are teachers, make an astrolabe using the given pattern. They examine the uses of an astrolabe and apply the worksheets in their classrooms. Full Review »
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- 4th - 12th
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Students in this exercise are introduced to the distinct ways of measuring distance (nautical miles) and speed (knots) at sea, as well as the concepts of latitude and longitude for establishing location. Full Review »
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- 9th
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Students investigate how ancient cultures viewed their world in terms of astronomy. They read and discuss an informational handout, construct an astrolabe, and locate stars and constellations using star charts. Full Review »
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- 5th - 8th
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Students participate in activities in which they find the Big Dipper and locate the North Star in the night sky, examine the relationship between the angle to Polaris and latitude, and determine latitude by using an astrolabe. Full Review »
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