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Using a Sundial

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Learners examine the use of a sundial to tell apparent time. In this sundial activity, students watch a teacher demonstration using a flashlight to create shadows. They discuss what happens to shadows of different objects as the position of the sun changes relative to the Earth's surface. They follow directions to make and use a sundial to tell time.

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sundials, the sun

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apparent time, sun position, sundials, using a sundial, science
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Grade
5th - 8th
Subjects
Science
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Resource Type
Lesson Plans
Audience
For Teacher Use
Duration
2 days
Instructional Strategies
Inquiry-Based Learning
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Year
2009

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