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Star Navigation Activity

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	Activity 3 Star Navigation	Star Navigation Video The Plough Diagram Black paper White chalk Star stickers / shapes	Ge1/1.4b use simple compass directions (North, South, East, West) Hi1/1.2 the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international Hi1/1.3 events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally

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Activity 3

Star Navigation

Star Navigation Video
The Plough Diagram
Black paper
White chalk
Star stickers / shapes

Ge1/1.4b use simple compass directions (North, South, East, West)
Hi1/1.2 the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international
Hi1/1.3 events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally

Activity 3
Star Navigation

Practical Resources:

Star Navigation Video
The Plough Diagram
Black paper
White chalk
Star stickers / shapes

Relation to Curriculum in England:

Ge1/1.4b use simple compass directions (North, South, East, West)
Hi1/1.2 the lives of significant individuals in the past who have contributed to national and international
Hi1/1.3 events beyond living memory that are significant nationally or globally

Downloads:

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In this activity, children will explore the tools that sailors used to navigate during the 15th century. They will learn about the compass, astrolabe, and star navigation, and create a diagram of the Plough constellation. This resource aligns with the Geography and History aspects of the National Curriculum of England, making it a great addition to classroom or home education.

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