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 Websites presented in alphabetical order The Columbus Navigation Homepage 
 An extensive resource on Christopher Columbus. It includes a timeline; pages on his crew, ships, and navigation; individual pages covering his first, second, third, and fourth voyages; and the "Columbus Landfall Homepage," which discusses some of the best-known theories of exactly where Columbus originally landed. Also includes a bibliography with capsule reviews and an annotated list of other Web resources. http://www.columbusnavigation.com/ Topics: Geography, History, Holidays and Observances Individually, Notable People, Transportation Last updated Aug 31, 2006 Galileo & GPS
A dossier of statements on the U.S. position on Galileo--the European Union's (EU) developing satellite navigation system--and interoperability between that system and the United States' Global Positioning System (GPS). From the United States Mission to the European Union. http://useu.usmission.gov/Dossiers/Galileo_GPS/ Topics: Geography, International Governments, Technology, Transportation Last updated Oct 31, 2006 Latitude
This site covers the early history of navigation and mapmaking. Included are histories of compass roses, longitude, traditional astronomy, calendars, maps, math in maps, magnetism, beacons, ocean currents, sailing, an excellent collection of links to 'Net resources on the topics, and more. http://www.ruf.rice.edu/~feegi/ Topics: Geography, Transportation Last updated Oct 6, 2004 Lost at Sea: The Search for Longitude
This site is a companion to a Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) NOVA program that tells the story of how British clockmaker John Harrison solved the problem of calculating longitude and thus "discovered the key to navigating on the open seas." The site provides a program transcript, information about secrets of ancient navigation and the current Global Positioning System (GPS), and thoughts from scientists about recent scientific challenges. Also includes a teacher's guide. http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/longitude/ Topics: Astronomy, Geography, Technology, Transportation Last updated Jul 27, 2004 The Mariners' Museum Age of Exploration On-line Curriculum Guide
"Especially appropriate for grades 3 through high school world history and geography," this site traces the history of exploration from the ancient world of the Egyptians and Phoenicians to 1768. Provides images and information about discoveries, ships, shipboard life, maps, charts, and navigation methods. Also includes the evolution of steering ships, a timeline, brief biographies of the explorers and some of their crews, and suggested learning activities. http://www.mariner.org//educationalad/ageofex/ Topics: Geography, History, Transportation Last updated Sep 25, 2004 |
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