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Navigation and Transportation
Explorers and sailors rely on navigation, wayfinding, and sturdy ships to safely travel the world ocean.
Ocean Literacy Principals
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This introduction to navigation and transportation gives an overview of the concepts and activities in this unit and describes how these investigations build an understanding of ocean literacy.
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There are very few landmarks at sea. Early voyagers navigated using their knowledge of ocean and celestial movements. Technological advances have greatly improved our ability to explore the globe.
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The design and construction of a ship is crucial to how it functions at sea. A ship must be able to remain afloat and travel through the water efficiently.
