NEW From Houston Maritime!
Nathaniel Bowditch and an Introduction to Maritime Navigation
Virtual STEM Curriculum for Homeschool and Classroom Education
Whether your class has already read Carry On, Mr. Bowditch, or if you are planning to assign the book, this curriculum module is a stand-alone lesson plan on Nathaniel Bowditch and maritime navigation. With explanations of basic math within maritime navigation, this curriculum is a great addition to STEM class offerings.
Curriculum includes:
- 40 Minute educational video lesson about Nathaniel Bowditch and the history of maritime navigation.
- Several “pause for discussion” points with discussion topics included in the Teacher’s Guide
- 15-question quiz and answer key.
- Complete Teacher’s Guide.
- Suggested reading list.
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