Our Benjamin Bunny has decided that this term he wants his handicraft to be a clock. Today, we researched clocks. First, we learned that one of the oldest clocks (which were not very acurate all the time) were water clocks. Instead of the tic toc we hear today they heard drip drip! It was very interesting reading about all the different clocks created and used throughout time. Of course we all know about the sun dial, but the Clepsydra, Astrolabe, & Candle Clock were all new to me! They were all interesting to read about. The visuals at this website were fantastic in showing how they all worked. It is obvious there is much more to learn about clocks! If you go to the above website, be sure to click on the smaller pictures at the bottom of the page to see several other clocks used over the centuries!
Today, we picked up our first clock kit. Benjamin will begin working on it this week. He sure is excited!
No comments:
Post a Comment