Activity Two / Create
an Astrolabe
Instructions for Teachers |
Materials
Pattern (click to download a pdf file)
Lightweight cardboard
(cereal box)
Rubber cement, glue stick,
or school glue
Scissors or craft knife
Hole punch or awl to
make holes
2 small Brads
Learner Objectives
• create an astrolabe
describe the use of an
astrolabe
Procedure
Assign an individual or group to assemble an astrolabe.
Keep in mind that this can be a difficult item
to cut. Information on this instrument is limited.
Students could be asked to draw a poster of how
it is used, and oral presentations could be included
in this activity. This instrument and the others
in the Activities could be assigned to individuals
or groups to create a "Navigation Day"
where all the instruments are displayed.
Astrolabe
Worksheet (click to download a pdf file)
Astrolabe
Answer Sheet (click to download a pdf file)
Astrolabe Pattern (click to download a pdf file)
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