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What to create	Lesson plan
Which subject	History
What topic	How Navigational Tools have influenced global navigation.
What length (min)	60
What age group	Year or Grade 3
Include homework
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Any other preferences	assessment

Lesson Plan: How Navigational Tools Have Influenced Global Navigation

Duration: 60 minutes

Grade Level: Year 3

Subject: History

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Learning Objectives

By the end of this lesson, students will be able to:

• Understand the importance of navigational tools in history.
• Identify different types of navigational tools used throughout history.
• Explain how these tools have impacted global exploration and trade.

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Materials Needed

• Whiteboard and markers
• World map
• Pictures of navigational tools (e.g., compass, sextant, astrolabe)
• Printed worksheets for group activities
• Chart paper and markers for group work

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Lesson Outline

Introduction (10 minutes)

1. Hook: Begin with a question, “How do you think explorers found their way around the world?”

2. Discussion: Engage students in a conversation about navigation. Introduce the term “navigation” and explain its significance in history.

3. Purpose: Explain that today, we will learn about the tools that have helped people navigate the seas and explore new lands.

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Direct Instruction (15 minutes)

1. Introduce Navigational Tools:

   • Show images of various navigational tools: compass, astrolabe, sextant, and GPS.
   • Briefly explain each tool and its function.
     • Compass: Helps to find north.
     • Astrolabe: Measures the altitude of stars.
     • Sextant: Measures the angle between objects.
     • GPS: Modern tool for navigation using satellites.

2. Historical Context:

   • Describe how these tools were used by famous explorers, such as Captain Cook and Ferdinand Magellan.
   • Discuss how navigational tools made long journeys possible and helped in global trade.

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Group Activity (20 minutes)

1. Group Formation: Divide the class into small groups of 4-5 students.

2. Task: Each group will choose one navigational tool and create a poster that includes:

   • A picture or drawing of the tool.
   • A short description of how it works.
   • An explanation of why it was important for explorers.

3. Presentation: After 15 minutes, each group will present their poster to the class.

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Conclusion (10 minutes)

1. Review: Recap the different navigational tools discussed and their impacts on exploration and trade.

2. Q&A Session: Encourage students to ask questions about the tools and their historical importance.

3. Connect to Today: Discuss how navigational tools have evolved and how we use them today, like mobile phones and cars with GPS.

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Assessment

• Poster Presentation: Evaluate each group based on the clarity of their explanations, creativity, and teamwork.
• Participation: Observe students' engagement during discussions and group work.

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Follow-Up Activity

For homework, ask students to write a short paragraph about which navigational tool they think is the most important and why. Encourage them to think about how it changed the way we explore and understand the world.

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By the end of this lesson, students will have a foundational understanding of how navigational tools have shaped global navigation, enhancing their knowledge of history and geography.