Navigating the Waka Tapu

What is the most important technique Jack Thatcher used to navigate his canoe?

• Dead reckoning

• Using a compass

• Using the star compass

• Knowing the destination

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CCSS.RI.5.2

CCSS.RI.6.2

CCSS.RL.5.2

CCSS.RL.6.2

CCSS.RL.7.2

What did Jack Thatcher use to establish a 'course line'?

• The Sun, Moon, and stars

• A compass

• A map

• A satelite phone

How did Jack Thatcher measure the distance between islands?

• He used miles or kilometers.

• He used a special tool to measure distance.

• He used a map to measure the distance.

•  He measured the time it took to travel between islands.

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CCSS.2.MD.A.3

Raki points to what direction on the Star Compass?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Tonga refers to which direction on the Star Compass?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Whitinga refers to which direction on the Star Compass?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Tomokanga refers to which direction on the Star Compass?

• North

• South

• East

• West

Tokerau refers to which direction on the Star Compass?

• North East

• South East

• South West

• North West

Whakararo refers to which direction on the Star Compass?

• North East

• South East

• South West

• North West

Whakarunga refers to which direction on the Star Compass?

• North East

• South East

• South West

• North West