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Proud to be part of LJMU,
in partnership with the Dill Faulkes Educational Trust

 

By the end of this resource you will:

  • Have made your own sundial
  • Understand how a sundial works
  • Know how to use a sundial to tell the time

 

To complete this resource you will need:

  • A printed sundial sheet (choose the location closest to where you live)
  • Scissors
  • Glue
  • A compass for finding north (most smartphones have a built-in compass)

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"A sundial with Roman numerals marking the hours and the words 'MISSPEND NO TIME' inscribed at the bottom. It also includes the text 'The Friends of Reynolds Park MMXIII' and the names 'Stephen Hales' and 'Sundial Maker.' The sundial is mounted on a stone pedestal, casting a shadow indicating the time
Credit
This work by The Schools' Observatory is licensed under All rights reserved
Sundial in Reynold's Park, Liverpool, UK