The Printing Press

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The Printing Press

The Printing Press Inquiry Unit

Be taken back to medieval times and learn about Gutenberg's printing press, moveable type, and how this technology affected mass communication. The Printing Press Inquiry Unit Click Here to Down…

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Typeset of the Past

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Typeset of the Past

The Printing Press Inquiry Unit

From typewriters to typeset in medieval times, this video takes you on a journey to an era when type was set by hand. The Printing Press Inquiry Unit …

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Papermaking

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Papermaking

The Printing Press Inquiry Unit

This short video briefly explores the history of paper, paper-making techniques, and highlights the importance of paper as part of the evolution of mass communication. The Printing Press Inquiry Un…

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Cantino Planisphere

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Cantino Planisphere

Early Maritime Navigation Inquiry Unit

Early Maritime Navigation – Supporting Question 1 & Compass Lesson – Document 1C Visit Source Download PDF…

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A History of the Magnetic Compass

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A History of the Magnetic Compass

Early Maritime Navigation Inquiry Unit

Secondary Source This navigational instrument led to advances in trade, military might, and science By JOHN VARDALAS 8 November 2013 Visit Source Download PDF Inhospitable as it can be, the sea h…

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The Mariners Compass

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The Mariners Compass

Early Maritime Navigation Inquiry Unit

Early Maritime Navigation – Compass Lesson Warm-Up The Mariner’s Compass excerpted from La Bible de Guyot de Provings – 1205       From the Compass Museum,  http://compassmuseum.com, misce…

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