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* The difference between siderial days and solar days is explained [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidereal_time here]. | * The difference between siderial days and solar days is explained [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sidereal_time here]. | ||
* An overview of the history of water clocks can be found [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_clocks here] | * An overview of the history of water clocks can be found [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Water_clocks here] | ||
| + | * A breif history of the making of reliable mechanical clocks can be found [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_Harrison here] | ||
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Revision as of 11:10, 15 September 2008
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Contents
Outcomes
- Pupils can recall an overview of the history of chronometry
Specification References
Starter
- Explain the notion of lesson using these two power point presentations 1 & 2. The pupils write on this group worksheet as you go through the ppp, then move pupils to library.
Main Body of Lesson
- Pupils in groups of ≤4 research and produce two minute talks on:
- the celestial basis of time;
- sundials and gnomon;
- water clocks and hourglasses;
- mechanical clocks;
- quartz crystal clocks;
- Atomic clock
Plenary
- Pupils present to the rest of the class
Homework
- Produce poster about their area of research
Additional Information
Resources Required
- Library
- The difference between siderial days and solar days is explained here.
- An overview of the history of water clocks can be found here
- A breif history of the making of reliable mechanical clocks can be found here
Textbook References
Website References
Skills Addressed
Safety/Hazards
Notes
Notes
- None
