Download Navigational Technology

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Get out nine flash cards
 Fold all of your cards in half
 On the front, write the word
 On the back, write what it is used for on
one side and draw a very BASIC
illustration on the other
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Advances in technology and
Renaissance ideas led to an era of
global exploration.
 New technologies include:
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Cannon
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A piece of artillery that uses gunpowder
to launch a projectile.
Telescope
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An instrument that aids in the
observation of far away objects
Magnetic Compass
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A navigational instrument that shows
directions
Astrolabe
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An instrument used by navigators and
astronomers to determine latitude,
longitude, and time of day based on the
position of the sun and stars.
Lateen Sail
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A triangular sail that was important to
navigation. It increased the potential of
a sailing ship.
Frigate
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A warship
Galleon
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A large, multi-decked sailing ship
Caravel
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A small, light weight, high speed sailing
ship.
Henry the Navigator
Sent many sailing expeditions down
Africa’s west coast.
 Patron of explorers.
 Expeditions were sent to create muchneeded maps of the West African coast,
to defeat the Muslims, to spread
Christianity, and to establish trade
routes.
 Started the first school for oceanic
navigation.
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WRITE
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RACE the following question:
 Out of all the navigational technologies we
discussed today, which do you think was the
MOST significant?
DISCUSS
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Discuss with your group what you
chose. Be sure to argue your point and
state why.