History teachers Brian Sullivan and James Somma implement IEEE REACH resources in the classroom to introduce students to the history of early maritime navigation. The students explore how maritime navigation technologies and their advancement affect society. The lesson highlights, the challenges of seafaring without modern day navigation tools, the evolution of the magnetic compass, and introduces students to portolan charts. In a hands-on-activity, students use a rudimentary compass to gain first hand perspectives on the challenges faced by early seafarers.
