Here you will find the story of how and why time zones came about and the Canadian who developed the system that has become so important around the world. Be sure to read the "Incidents and Anecdotes" section to find interesting facts related to time zones.

Concepts

time zones

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Additional Tags

canada time zones, daylight savings, globe graphic skills, mapping skills, webexhibits: sir sanford fleming (1827-1915), canadian scientists and engineers

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Classroom Considerations

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