Unit 3: Finding your Place

Finding Your Place

In The World

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Unit 3:

Exploration allows us to better understand our orientation in space and time, and make connections to others through experiencing the context of their lives.

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Discover and explore the unit by going on four different missions through time and space.

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Space

In the olden days, losing your way was no laughing matter. It could mean the difference between life and death. Our ancestors relied on the environment to help them find their way. They used the positions of the sun or the stars to figure out where they were.

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Start with the Vocabulary

In your notebook or on a seperate typed document, look up the words below and write down the definitions in your own words. Then write down how you think the word could be used during this mission (aka your prediction).

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Constellation

A group of stars that forms a shape or pattern

Sextant

engineer

navigation

Colonization/colony

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The Constellations

The constellations are traditionally named after mythological figures and there are 88 of them in our universe. They have been a great way for explorer's to find their way because they can recognize the patterns in the sky and act as lampposts in the sky. You can use the “pointer stars” to find the North Star. These are the two stars in the cup of the Big Dipper. They are the farthest ones from the handle. If you draw a line through them, the line will point to the North Star. The reason the North Star is so important for natural navigation is that it sits directly over the North Pole. Wherever you are in the northern hemisphere, the North Star will be the same angle above the horizon as your latitude. This can be measured accurately using a sextant, but an estimate can be made using an outstretched fist.

Look at the image. Which constellations do you see? Write them down on the same document as your definitions.

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01. What constellation helps explorers point towards the North Star?

Big Dipper

Little Dipper

Draco

02. How did we decide to name the constellations?

Name them after the muths that they represent

Name them after the shape they take

Name them after mythological figures

03. Why is the North Star important for navigation?

It is the brightest star.

It sits over the North Pole.

It is at the center of all the stars.

Finding Your Way Using the Stars

While locating the North Star can help travelers orientate themselves and help them find their way, we also needed to build tools that would help us do this, such as sextant. Navigators have long used reliable clocks and the stars to find their position. Click on the activity to the right to experience what it was like navigating at sea.

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01. What do you use a sextant for?

To measure the angle between the star and your position

To measure a star's position above the horizon

To measure the distance from the star

02. What shape forms when you calculate all the possible positions of the stars?

Triangle

Oval

Circle

Exploring Outer Space

Now you should have a basic understanding of how explorers used the stars to navigate around the world. Don't forget this just yet, you'll need it later on in this unit again. As we know, explorers not only used the stars to navigate themselves on Earth, but there are also explorers who wanted to be amongst the stars. Engineers make it possible for humans to explore beyond our planet. Many different types of engineers work together to further space exploration: mechanical, aerospace, electrical, computer, materials, chemical, etc. Engineers use their combined knowledge of physics, materials, electronics, mathematics, structures and biology to get humans into outer space. Imagine you are an explorer. How did you get into space? Think about all the things that needed to happen to get you into space. What kinds of things do you need in space to keep you alive? Why are you in space? Are you visiting another planet? Are you performing science experiments aboard a space station? Are you on vacation? In 3-5 sentences, record your thoughts in your notebook.

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Colonizing Another Planet

It's never long before humans want to colonize a newly explored area or planet. This is the case with Mars. Starting a colony on Mars means lots of exploring, planning and building. BEFORE you watch: Think about what you would need to explore on Mars before starting to build and move people there. Is it safe? How do you know? Write at least 5 ideas down in your notebook. WHILE you watch: This video shows a virtual idea of what a colony on Mars would look like. This Youtuber takes you through his exploration of the virtual one. Write down 5 observations of your own, 5 questions that the Youtuber asks and 3 questions of your own. (You do not need to watch the whole video.)

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You got the first digit!

Congratulations!

You have explored the stars in the universe and the possibilities for the future. Turn in the document with your responses on Managebac.

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You have been lost in space. Click restarts to find your way back.

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Wilderness

In the wilderness, we need to the learn how to find and forage for food, how to traverse difficult landscapes, how to cope in extreme weather conditions, and, of course, how to find our way back when we get lost. What skills would you need to survive in the wilderness? How would you get home?

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Start with the Vocabulary

On the same document used for the Space mission, look up the words below and write down the definitions in your own words. Then write down how you think the word could be used during this mission (aka your prediction).

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Definition

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Wilderness

a place where people do not live because it's too harsh

survival

perseverance

resourcefulness

improvisation

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Survival Skills

What skills do we need to survive? Imagine you are lost in the wilderness and need to survive on your own. All you have is a backpack with a pocket knife, a bottle with no water left and a book. Write down what you would need to know how to do in order to survive. 1. Make a list of the skills you would need. 2. What would you do first? 3. How would you figure out where to go next?

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Where would you have learnt survival skills?

The television may seem like an unlikely answer, but that's exactly where 14-year-old American teenager Jake Denham acquired the skills that would keep him alive when he became stranded on a mountain. You could say television saved his life! One of the most popular adventurers to hit our screens is Bear Grylls. Admired by old and young, Gryll's no-nonsense approach and practical survival skills have gripped audiences across the globe. But should television really be a source of this kind of information? Can we apply the skills we learn about on TV to real-life situations? Write down what you think in your notebook. Use complete sentences.

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01. True or false?

Which one of the statements below is TRUE?

The four basic principles of survival are protection, running water, food and air.

The four basic principles of survival are protection, rescue, water and food.

The four basic principles of survival are shelter, water, food and warmth.

This one

This one

This one

02. True or false?

Which one of the statements below is TRUE?

When trying to start a fire, you need perseverance.

When trying to start a fire, you need matches or a mirror.

When trying to start a fire, you need wood and string to make a bow.

this one

this one

This one

03. True or false?

Which one of the statements below is FALSE?

In the hunt for water, a long pipe is key.

In the hunt for water, resourcefulness is key.

In the hunt for water, improvisation is key.

this one

this one

this one

Choose one of these survival skills to learn and complete the activity.

Building Temporary Shelters

Shelter is your top priority in most survival emergencies...

First Aid

The most basic wilderness first aid skill is to properly prepare...

The Essential Knots

How to Handle Insects

There are around four thousand knots in the world of safety...

Did you know that two-thirds of all living creatures are insects? They're the...

First Aid Kit

The most basic wilderness first aid skill is the skill to properly prepare. Putting together a well-stocked travel first aid kit ensures that you’ll have all of the resources you’ll need should you or a hiking companion need assistance. Common items in a wilderness first aid kit include disinfectant, bandages, bite or sting ointment, a pair of tweezers, and Benadryl. It’s important that one inventory their first aid kit prior to their adventure; that way if items need to be restocked before the trip, one has time to do so. Research Challenge (Use Google if you need it): 1. Make a list of everything you will put in your first aid kit? 2. For each item write a 1 sentence explanation for why you have chosen to include that in your own words. 3. Then choose ONE of the images to the right. Click on it and answer the question in complete sentences.

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The Essential Knots

There are around four thousand knots in the world of safety ropes but there are three key ones we, as a team recommend knowing. These top three will have you covered in more or less any survival situation. As long as you know your overhand from your bowline and clove hitch, you'll be ok! Practise them at home or wherever you can so they are engrained in your muscle memory and become second nature. One day they might just save your life and when the time comes, in a high pressure situation, you'll be grateful knowing these handy little knots off by heart. Get a piece of string/rope and try these 3 knots to the right. Take a picture when you are done and put it in the document with your other answers.

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Building Temporary Shelter

A shelter is used to conserve the heat your body already has. Clothing is considered shelter because it traps a layer of warm air and holds it next to your body. Shelters do not add heat. Fires or electric blankets may add heat. Would you be warmer standing outside in winter in a swimsuit next to a fire, or in a parka and snowpants with no fire? The best way to keep warm is to keep from losing heat. How long? 3 hours. If you are wet and exposed to wind and/or cold temperatures, failure to seek shelter can lead to fatal hypothermia. Keeping yourself dry and out of the wind are the two most important assets of any shelter. Look at the image. 1. Describe how you would build shelter in the wilderness. What materials would you use? How would you make sure it's strong? 2. Draw a picture of your shelter and label the parts.

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How to Handle Insects

Did you know that two-thirds of all living creatures are insects? They're the most abundant complex life form on the planet. By a long way. And that means there is a lot of food out there – if you know where to look. As the population of our planet increases, so will the demand for food. Our traditional sources of meat and fish won't be enough to feed us all. Perhaps you think that eating insects sounds disgusting? Well, most of the world's population eats them on a regular basis. Insects and other bugs form an important part of the diets of many cultures around the world, from Asia to the Amazon, and for many indigenous people a plague of locusts is like the skies raining food. Most insects are edible, but you should avoid any that have very brightly coloured markings. That's nature's warning to stay away, and although there are some edible types that are brightly coloured, it's worth avoiding them just to be safe. Insects are also mostly edible raw – though, as with all raw foods, there's a risk that they might carry parasite infections and the only way to get rid of these is by the application of heat. So cook your bugs if you can – you'll find some ideas for how to do this below. The best place to find insects during the day is in cool, shady places. They will burrow into the bark of trees, or congregate in dark, damp holes. If you're lucky, you'll find beetle larvae. These can grow up to 15cm long and are particularly nutritious – if you can swallow them down without gagging!

Click on the insects to get some top tips from Bear Grylls. Then look up 3 other insects and explain how to handle them in the wild.

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You got the second digit!

Congratulations!

You have learned some basic survival skills and reflected on what you know about getting lost in the wilderness.

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On no!

The wilderness is not doing well. Restart and try again.

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Animals

Humans have used many different ways and technological tools to navigate our way around. Animals, however, can make long trips, sometimes across the globe without using technology to help them.So how do animals know which way to go? How do they find their way home?

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Watch the video for information

Pay attention to the different ways explained in the video.

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Why do animals migrate?

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Write down your answers to these four questions as you watch the video: 1. According to Howard, how are cape vultures finding their way? 2. What other man-made structures are helping animals during their travels? 3. List some of the methods animals use to find their way home. 4. Which equipment used my humans does Howard compare some of these methods to? You will then share your responses with the class.

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Animals Idioms

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You got the third digit!

Congratulations!

Giraffes can live peacefully on the plains, get food and enjoy a well-kept habitat.

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Urban Areas

Let's talk about the technological tools that humans have used to find their way as the world has developed throughout history. From the sextant to the compass and the modern GPS, humans have found creative ways to find their way.

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Giving Directions

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Click on the image and answer the questions in a seperate document.

02. True or false?

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Correct

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False

03. True or false?

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Correct

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False

You got the fourth digit!

Congratulations!

Global warming has subsided and the poles have stopped melting.

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The greenhouse effect is causing the poles to melt.

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