In this activity, students will understand that it is difficult to tell the time without an instrument and will build and test an hourglass to measure time. They acquire an understanding of what causes day and night and comprehend time differences. Students will also get to know what instruments can be used to measure time and about different units of time.

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Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences in human history

Astronomy is one of the oldest sciences in human history

Source: AstroEdu – International Astronomical Union