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Home School at the Museum: Cartography

Name: Home School at the Museum: Cartography
Start: 2013-03-20T12:00:00-04:00
End: 2013-03-20T15:00:00-04:00
Location: National Museum of the United States Navy

March 20, 2013 @ 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm

Maps, charts, and topographical maps are crucial to sailing the oceans. Students will learn the history of and the techniques for map making. During the hands-on component of this program, students will create their own detailed maps and learn how to make soundings.

Visit the Navy Museum online to learn more: www.history.navy.mil/branches/org8-1.htm

Details

Date:: March 20, 2013
Time:: 12:00 pm - 3:00 pm
Event Categories:: Education, Museum Event, STEM

Venue

: National Museum of the United States Navy
: Washington Navy Yard
Washington, DC United States + Google Map

Organizer

: National Museum of the United States Navy