3-TAS-04 What is the Time?

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Outcomes

• Pupils can recall an overview of the history of chronometry

Starter

• Explain notion of lesson using this 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

Skills Addressed

• Public speaking, communication, research