Early Explorer Navigational Tools

Which navigational tool is this?

• Stern Rudder

• Astrolabe

• Sextant

• Compass

Which navigational tool is this?

• Stern Rudder

• Caravel

• Sextant

• Compass

Which navigational tool is this?

• Stern Rudder

• Caravel

• Sextant

• Compass

Which navigational tool is this?

• Stern Rudder

• Caravel

• Astrolabe

• Compass

Which navigational tool is this?

• Sextant

• Caravel

• Astrolabe

• Compass

How does a sextant work?

• It uses mirrors to measure the angle of the stars in the sky to measure longitude.

• It uses a magnetic arrow to point north, and help explorers find which direction they should go.

• It measures the height of the stars in the sky to help find the explorer's latitude.

• It helps steer the ship in one direction or another.

How does a stern rudder work?

• It uses mirrors to measure the angle of the stars in the sky to measure longitude.

• It uses a magnetic arrow to point north, and help explorers find which direction they should go.

• It measures the height of the stars in the sky to help find the explorer's latitude.

• It helps steer the ship in one direction or another.

How does a orienteering compass work?

• It uses mirrors to measure the angle of the stars in the sky to measure longitude.

• It uses a magnetic arrow to point north, and help explorers find which direction they should go.

• It measures the height of the stars in the sky to help find the explorer's latitude.

• It helps steer the ship in one direction or another.

How does an Astrolabe work?

• It uses mirrors to measure the angle of the stars in the sky to measure longitude.

• It uses a magnetic arrow to point north, and help explorers find which direction they should go.

• It measures the height of the stars in the sky to help find the explorer's latitude.

• It helps steer the ship in one direction or another.

How does a Caravel work?

• It uses mirrors to measure the angle of the stars in the sky to measure longitude.

• It uses a magnetic arrow to point north, and help explorers find which direction they should go.

• It's a ship with rectangular sails that use the wind to help push it along the water.

• It helps steer the ship in one direction or another.