A Walk Through Time

This interactive tutorial explores the evolution of time measurement through the ages, beginning with Stonehenge and ancient calendar systems. It progresses through sun and water clocks, mechanical and quartz-movement clocks, and atomic clocks.
Resource ID#: 33188 Type: Presentation/Slideshow
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Direct Link: http://www.nist.gov/pml/general/time/

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Subject(s): Science
Grade Level(s): 9, 10, 11, 12
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students
Suggested Technology: Computer for Presenter, Computers for Students, Internet Connection
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Keywords: time, history, calendar, atomic clock, Julian calendar, Mayan calendar, Stonehenge, NIST
Instructional Component Type(s): Presentation/Slideshow
Resource Collection: NSDL

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