Did You Know?
Sundials have been used for thousands of years!
How It Works
The sun shines on the stick.
Where To Use
You can use it in the sun.
What sundial Does
It shows the time of day.
It needs sunlight to work.
It has a flat part and a stick.
The shadow tells the time.
It is fun to watch the shadow.
You can make one at home!
More About sundial
Sundials have been around for a long time. People used them to tell time before clocks were made. They are simple and cool. You can find them in parks and gardens.
We use sundials to learn about time. They show how the sun moves. It helps us know when to play or eat. They are a fun way to learn about the sun!
In the future, more people might use sundials. They are good for the earth since they need no power. You can even make a sundial with a plate and a stick!
How Topics Connect
graph TD
A["Sundial"] --> B["Gnomon"]
A --> C["Flat Plate"]
B --> D["Shadow Casting"]
D --> E["Hour-Lines"]
E --> F["Time Indication"]
B --> G["Style"]
G --> H["Geographical Latitude"]
What Do These Words Mean?
horological:related to measuring time
gnomon:the part of a sundial that casts a shadow
nodus:a point used to show time on a sundial
latitude:the distance north or south of the equator
style:the edge of the gnomon that shows the time
