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You know him from his famous science education videos, but now hear him get personal as he tells the story of how his father, while being a prisoner of war, became fascinated with sundials. Today, he has inherited the fascination, and in fact, has helped to get a sundial set up on Mars! Bill Nye, as a guest on TED Talk, teaches here what an annalemma is, and inspires viewers to learn more about our relationship to the sun.
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Pros
- Bill Nye is an engaging speaker
- Personal touch added to a science lesson
- Could be helpful in working towards NGSS HS-ESS1-4
- Lesson is allowed to be flipped, or customized
Cons
- Annalemma is not commonly taught