Of Compasses, Sextants and Chronometers

In this field trip study guide for the planetarium show lesson, learners construct a model of the Earth and describe the relative positions of the continents using latitude and longitude. Students construct a star chart to find...

Fifth graders create a compass, with the help of written instructions and then write six sentences discussing how compasses work and why they are helpful. They discuss the different types of navigational tools and how they are helpful.

Fifth graders research different European explorers. In this European exploration lesson plan, 5th graders receive a "mission envelope" with the name of an explorer and their mission overview. They research this explorer and assume the...

Students build their own compass following a given procedure. In this technology lesson, students explain how a compass is used in navigation. They trace the history of its development.