May 6 ELT

What natural elements did ancient Polynesians use for navigation?

• Maps and written records

• Sun, Moon, and stars

• GPS and compass

• Satellite technology

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CCSS.RL.7.4

CCSS.RL.8.10

CCSS.RL.8.4

CCSS.RL.8.5

CCSS.RL.9-10.10

What is the name of the double-hulled canoe used by Polynesians?

• Yacht

• Kayak

• Schooner

• Wa'a kaulua

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CCSS.RI.5.5

CCSS.RI.6.5

CCSS.RI.7.5

CCSS.RI.8.5

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

How did navigators use the star compass?

• Following a map

• Using a physical compass

• By memorizing star positions

• Using a GPS device

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CCSS.RI.7.8

CCSS.RI.8.1

CCSS.RI.8.8

CCSS.RL.8.1

CCSS.RL.9-10.1

What evidence supports the knowledge of ancient Polynesian navigation?

• Petroglyphs and oral traditions

• Modern textbooks

• Internet articles

• Fictional stories

What was the purpose of the Hokulea's worldwide voyage in 2017?

• For a scientific research mission

• For commercial purposes

• To break a world record

• To demonstrate traditional navigation techniques