If you imagine the Plough is like a pan with a handle, with its base at the bottom, find the two stars furthest from the handle, these are called Merak and Dubhe.
You can use the Plough to find the North Star. If you imagine the Plough is like a pan with a handle, with its base at the bottom, find the two stars furthest from the handle, these are called Merak and Dubhe. Draw a line from bottom to top, keep that going and you’ll get to Polaris.