Building a Sundial

Grade: 5th

Subject: Science

Topic: Rotation of the Sun

Description:  Students build sundials and observe changes in shadows over the course of one or more days. Students identify patterns in the shadows and discuss how shadows may be used to tell time.

Science TEK: 5.8C Demonstrate that Earth rotates on its axis once approximately every 24 hours causing the day/night cycle and the apparent movement of the Sun across the sky.  

Technology TEK:  (6) Technology operations and concepts (A)  demonstrate an understanding of technology concepts, including terminology for the use of operating systems, network systems, virtual systems, and learning systems appropriate for Grades 3-5 learning

4Cs: Creativity, Collaboration, Communication

Resources: Lesson Plan for sundial, Sundial picture

Device Type: Laptop, iPad, Chromebook

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