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Learning About and Using the Compass Rose Lesson: The 360 Degree Compass Rose and its Use Grade Level: 6th Grade – General Math Lesson Overview: This lesson will be used after completing lesson 3-6 (Pre-Transition Mathematics) on Angle Measure and Addition in order to show a real life use of a 360 protractor/compass rose. In this lesson the students will learn about and practice using a 360-degree protractor. This is important in that a good understanding of these angles makes navigation much easier. Finally students will apply their skills using the compass rose on a navigation chart to draw a line showing the intended course from one location to another. Sources Consulted: During the institute I realized the importance of truly understanding the compass rose in order to navigate using nautical charts. Sarah and I also discussed the fact that 6th graders need a lot of practice this. Beyond class lectures, field investigations (especially activities 1 and 2) and consultations with classmates (Sarah Slade), I used the following sources when planning this lesson: Books: Bill Brogdon, Boat Navigation of the Rest of Us: Finding Your Way by Eye and Electronics (International Marine 2001) p. 23-27, 42-45. Web Sites: (A great site! Covers compass introduction, how to read a compass, units, and general uses of the compass. Also includes map skills, scales, lat/long triangulation, etc.) /compass_basics.htm ( Gives a quick review of map basics, shows how to take a compass bearing from a map, talks about the two kinds of north, etc.) /kids/index.htm (Gives great boating information in the language kids can understand. Answers such questions as “Why are there 360 degrees on the compass?” and “What is a knot?” It gives a short history of navigation as well as how to calculate distance as well as many, many other topics. A great resource for kids!) Materials Needed: 360 degree protractor (class set) Navigation charts (6 – one per group of 4/5