1. Polynesian
Navigation

2. Where is Polynesia? Made up of over 1000 islands
Located in the Pacific Ocean

3. Navigation They memorized the motion of specific stars
Navigated by the sky and ocean
Ocean swells (movements in the ocean) would tell them that there was land ahead
They used stick charts

4. Stick charts
The chart represented major ocean swell patterns, and the way the islands disrupted the patterns
Island locations were represented by the shells tied onto the frame
The treads represented prevailing ocean surface wave crests and directions they used to get to the islands

5. Stick charts

6. Memorized Knowledge Polynesians had to have a good knowledge on …
Stars
weather
times of travel
wildlife species
Directions of ocean swells
Speed, size and direction of waves
Colors of the sea
Angles of approaching harbors
The Sun rise and Sun set during certain times of the year and in different locations

7. Polynesian Navigation
System used by Polynesian which helps them navigate through thousands of miles of Open Ocean and to make long voyages.
They had a good ability to read the night sky

8. Stars
Polynesians were able to create compasses out of stars.