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Tools of the Sailor: Compasses and Star Charts
Identify magnetic compasses and astrolabes as tools captains used to steer ships day and night.
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Age of Exploration: Ships, Tools, and Great Voyages
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Discover how early navigators used new sailing technology and tools to embark on historic voyages across uncharted oceans.
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Learning standards covered
K4-TOPIC-4.S7.6National Center for History in the Schools Standards · Kindergarten[Grades K-4] Draw upon historical narratives in order to identify European explorers of the 15th and 16th centuries, and explain their reasons for exploring, the information gained from their journeys, and what happened as a result of their travels. [Obtain historical data andread historical narratives imaginatively]
K4-TOPIC-4.S7.8National Center for History in the Schools Standards · Kindergarten[Grades 3-4] Describe the development and the influence of basic tools on work and behavior. [Demonstrate and explain the influence of ideas]
K4-TOPIC-4.S8.2National Center for History in the Schools Standards · Kindergarten[Grades 3-4] Describe the development and the influence of basic tools on work and behavior. [Demonstrate and explain the influence of ideas]