Latitude

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Latitude

Early Maritime Navigation Inquiry Unit

The video highlights early maritime navigational tools used to determine latitude. Early Maritime Navigation Inquiry Unit …

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GPS

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GPS

Early Maritime Navigation Inquiry Unit

Briefly explains how the concepts of celestial navigation are used in today's global positioning systems, (GPS). Early Maritime Navigation Inquiry Unit Click Here to Download Video…

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The Compass

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The Compass

Early Maritime Navigation Inquiry Unit

A brief historical understanding of the magnetic compass and its use in early maritime navigation. Early Maritime Navigation Unit Click Here to Download the Video…

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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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