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Extensive background on marine navigation is provided for you as the teacher. Assign groups to research marine navigation techniques and construct astrolabes. Resource links are listed for extension ideas. If you are teaching an oceanography course, this will be a valuable addition to your curriculum.

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gps, astrolabe, remote sensing

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gps, remote sensing, astrolabe, global positioning system, marine navigation, ocean navigation, sextant, science
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Grade
9th - 12th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
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For Teacher Use
Duration
45 mins
Instructional Strategies
Modeling
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Public Domain

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