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* Pupils in groups of ≤4 research and produce two minute talks on: | * 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== | ==Plenary== | ||
Revision as of 09:06, 11 December 2007
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Contents
Outcomes
- Pupils can recall an overview of the history of chronometry
Specification References
Starter
- Explain notion of lesson using thisMedia:Example.ogg 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:
- 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
Textbook References
Website References
Skills Addressed
- Public speaking, communication, research
