Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand what stick charts are, who uses them, what they are made of, and whether they are still used today despite modern technology and Google Maps.

Materials and Prep

• Computer or tablet with internet access
• English notebook

Activities

1. Read about stick charts

Use your computer or tablet to search for information about stick charts. Read about their history, purpose, and how they are used.

2. Write in your English notebook

After reading about stick charts, write a short paragraph in your English notebook answering the following questions:

• What are stick charts?
• Who uses them?
• What are they made of?
• Are they still used today since we have modern technology and Google Maps?

Fifth Grade Talking Points

• "Stick charts are navigational tools used by ancient Pacific Islanders to navigate the ocean."
• "They were made of sticks and shells, and they represented the waves, currents, and islands of the ocean."
• "Stick charts are not used as much today because we have modern technology like GPS and Google Maps."
• "However, they are still important cultural artifacts and can teach us about the history and skills of ancient seafarers."