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Before there were clocks, people used shadows to tell time. In this outdoor activity, learners will discover how to tell time using only a compass, a pencil, a handy printout, and a sunny day. Along the way, learners discover the difference between solar and standardized time, and between geographic and magnetic north.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- $5 - $10 per group of students
- Ages 8 - 14
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Subjects
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Earth and Space Science
- Astronomy
- Earth Structure
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Solar System
- The Sun
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Physical Sciences
- Electricity and Magnetism
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Mathematics
- Measurement
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The Nature of Technology
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Technology and Society
- Technology and History
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Technology and Society
Informal Categories
- Outdoor Activity
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- be mobile
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
By:
- Exploratorium; Murphy, Pat ; Klages, Ellen ; Shore, Linda ; Gorski, Jason
Rights:
- All rights reserved, Exploratorium, 1997