Teach students how the compass changed exploration and helped shape world history with this engaging social studies resource! This ready-to-use lesson set introduces students to the invention of the compass, its usage, and how it has been used through time. This lesson is perfect for Age of Exploration Units and Ancient Civilization Units for 5-9th grade!

What Students will learn:

• What a compass is and how it works
• How explorers used compasses during sea voyages
• How the compass helped connect cultures around the world
• Reviewing timelines and using BC/AD

This resource works well for:

• Whole-group instruction
• Social studies centers
• Independent practice
• Sub plans
• Interactive notebook activities
• Early finishers
• Review lessons