GOC+-+Technology

Frameworks Connections
Grades 3-5 2. Engineering Design Central Concept: Engineering design requires creative thinking and strategies to solve practical problems generated by needs and wants. 2.4 Compare natural systems with mechanical systems that are designed to serve similar purposes, e.g., a bird’s wings as compared to an airplane’s wings.

Nautical navigation
In this activity, students explore the importance of charts to navigation on bodies of water. Using one worksheet, students learn to read the major map features found on a real nautical chart. Using another worksheet, students draw their own nautical chart using the symbols and identifying information learned http://teachengineering.com/view_activity.php?url=http://www.teachengineering.com/collection/cub_/activities/cub_navigation/cub_navigation_lesson07_activity1.xml

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