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A New Horizon: The First Day of an Explorer's Journey

Today marks the beginning of my voyage into the unknown, driven by an insatiable thirst for discovery. As the ship's sails unfurl, leaving my family behind, a bittersweet ache settles in my heart. I’m anxious yet exhilarated, surrounded by the hum of anticipation and the sound of waves crashing against the hull. My musings drift to the advanced tools I carry: an astrolabe to chart the stars, a compass to guide me through uncharted waters, and the sturdy caravel ready to brave the elements. I can only wonder what secrets await across the horizon.

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A New Horizon: The First Day of an Explorer's Journey

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  1. DO NOW…YES, NOW! • Write a diary entry from the point of view of an explorer on the first day of his voyage. Be creative-discuss things such as your motives, what it feels like leaving your family, your nerves, etc.

  2. The Age of Exploration Technological ADVANCES

  3. ASTROLABE • Greek “astro”-star and “labio”-finder • Used to plot the position of the sun, moon, and stars in relation to a given apoint • Allowed an explorer to determine: • the time of day • the latitude of his ship’s position

  4. COMPASS • Used to determine direction • Allowed explorers to navigate seas in any weather conditions • Needle always points north • Showers user the direction of movement

  5. Map of the World (pre-1492) • Inaccurate • Did not show North or South America • Atlantic Ocean: much smaller than actual size • Accurate: Earth as a sphere

  6. CANNONS • Bronze • Fired cast-iron balls • Loaded from muzzle (open end) • Powder poured into barrel • Rammed into a tight mass with a ramrod • Ball rammed in over mass of powder • Powder ignited through opening in breech (opposite end of muzzle)

  7. CARAVEL • Light, fast sailing ship • Steered with rudder at stern • Lateen sails • Triangular • Catch wind from any direction

  8. WOODEN BARREL • Store drinking water, food, and supplies • Made of staves bound with iron or wooden hoops • Staves bowed to make barrels wider in middle • Allowed barrels to expand as filled with goods

  9. HORSES • Brought by Spaniards at end of 1400s • Prevent broken legs on voyage: • Elaborate swings to prevent hooves from touching ship’s deck

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