DIY Sundial
Mark the shadow of a stick every hour to tell time like an ancient sundial. Best on a sunny day outdoors.
Educational Value
Teaches Earth's rotation and history of timekeeping.
Materials Needed
Step-by-Step Instructions
- 1
Push a stick straight into the ground or clay.
- 2
Every hour, mark where the shadow falls.
- 3
Label the marks with the time.
- 4
Use it to estimate time later in the day.
DIY Sundial
Mark the shadow of a stick every hour to tell time like an ancient sundial. Best on a sunny day outdoors.
Educational Value
Teaches Earth's rotation and history of timekeeping.
Materials Needed
- Stick or pencil
- Paper or pavement
- Rocks or chalk to mark
Instructions
- Push a stick straight into the ground or clay.
- Every hour, mark where the shadow falls.
- Label the marks with the time.
- Use it to estimate time later in the day.
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