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Outcomes

 Pupils can recall an overview of the history of chronometry

Specification References

Starter

 Explain notion of lesson; move pupils to library.

Main Body of Lesson

 Pupils in groups of ≤4 research and produce two minute talks on:

       i)   the celestial basis of time;
       ii)  sundials and gnomon;
       iii) water clocks and hourglasses;
       iv)  mechanical clocks;
       v)   quartz crystal clocks; 
       vi)  atomic clocks.

Plenary

 Pupils present to the rest of the class

Homework

Additional Information

Resources Required

• miniature horse

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