Difference between revisions of "3-TAS-04 What is the Time?"

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==Starter==
 
==Starter==
* Explain notion of lesson using whilst the pupils write on this [[Media:(WRK053)_Gravity_Cans.doc|group worksheet]] and the pupils make notes on what to do in this worksheet[[Media:Example.ogg]]; move pupils to library.
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* Explain notion of lesson using whilst the pupils write on this [[Media:Pupils'_starting_sheet.doc|group worksheet]] and the pupils make notes on what to do in this worksheet[[Media:Example.ogg]]; move pupils to library.
  
 
==Main Body of Lesson==
 
==Main Body of Lesson==

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Outcomes

  • Pupils can recall an overview of the history of chronometry

Specification References

Starter

  • Explain notion of lesson using whilst the pupils write on this group worksheet and the pupils make notes on what to do in this worksheetMedia:Example.ogg; move pupils to library.

Main Body of Lesson

  • Pupils in groups of ≤4 research and produce two minute talks on:
  1. the celestial basis of time;
  2. sundials and gnomon;
  3. water clocks and hourglasses;
  4. mechanical clocks;
  5. quartz crystal clocks;
  6. Atomic clock

Plenary

  • Pupils present to the rest of the class

Homework

  • Produce poster about their area of research

Additional Information

Resources Required

  • Library

Textbook References

Website References

Skills Addressed

  • Public speaking, communication, research

Safety/Hazards

Notes