 April
2005
Marine
Navigation in the Age of Exploration
The four basic tools the great explorers used to find their way.
Grade Level: Pre-K-2, 3-5, 6-8, 9-12
http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/exhibit/interactives/spain/launchWin.htm
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CONTENT:
The Seattle Art Museum presents this interactive site that illustrates
the use of four ancient nautical instruments that were used by Spanish
explorers to observe the position of the sun and stars and fix their
position on the open seas. |
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SITE DESIGN:
This very appealing site is easily navigated with clearly marked links
to the four main areas. Flash Player is required. |
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REVIEW:
Teachers and students learning about the Age of Exploration will
find this to be an interesting addition to the curriculum materials.
The site explores the use of four navigational instruments that
were used by Spanish explorations in North America: the Quadrant,
Astrolabe, Octant, and Chronometer. A section for each instrument
includes a description of how it was used, historical information,
pictures and a “did you know” button for additional
facts. An interactive feature allows visitors to use the Octant
to see how it worked and a movie is available that demonstrates
how the real octant works. Additionally, the site includes a brief
explanation of latitude and longitude and how the same principles
are used in navigation today.
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