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− | + | * Pupils in groups of ≤4 research and produce two minute talks on: | |
i) the celestial basis of time; | i) the celestial basis of time; | ||
ii) sundials and gnomon; | ii) sundials and gnomon; |
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Contents
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
Produce poster about their area of research
Additional Information
Resources Required
Library