Sundials

Have you even used a human sundial?


Have a look at this website - http://www.sunclocks.com/ - they have layout plans etc.


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SUNDIALS  come  in  a  wide  range  of  different  types,  though
by  far  one  of  the  most  popular  and  'interactive'  sundials  is
this  "SUNCLOCK",  or  HUMAN  SUNDIAL  -   which  uses  a
PERSON'S  OWN  SHADOW,  to  show  the  correct  clock  time !

'Human Sundials' possess several advantages, when compared
with pedestal-mounted dials - and they are often used in school
grounds, private gardens, parks or any similar public areas, etc,
mainly because these cannot be stolen or damaged by vandals.

They are certainly one of the most fascinating sundials for kids,
plus very popular educational sundials .

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Here are instructions on how to set up a horizontal sundial:
http://www.sundials.co.uk/setup.htm

- Find the direction of true north - use a compass
- Mark a shadow (cast by a true vertical object) at midday.
- Remember the sun is 'fast' and 'slow' at different times of the year (obit) and also differs according to the latitude and longitude of your location.

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Here are some good sundial mottos:
http://www.sundials.co.uk/mottoes.htm

Extract:

Light and shadow by turns, but love always

            Rachel Sarda

Time and Tide Wait For No Man

            Kathleen M Broadhead

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Here is are some interesting Scottish Sun Dials:  http://www.scottishsundials.co.uk/favourite%20images.htm

SCIENCE: Revision - the human body

Today I was revising the human body.  We decided to do acrostic poems to help remember important facts.

Skeleton
Support, movement and protection
Keeps the body in good shape
Every part is essential
Ligaments hold the bones together at the joints
Even muscles work in pairs, contracting and relaxing
Tendons hold the muscles to the bones
Organs are safe inside
Never break your bones - keep them inside not out!

Blood Vessels


Blood in capillaries
Lets food and gasses move in and out
Organ that pumps blood around the body is the HEART
Oxygen is taken from the lungs by the blood
Deviously CO2 is given back
Veins, arteries and capillaries work together
Every heart beat creates a pulse
Seventy beats per minute when resting
Sets the pace for the adult heart
Essential for
Living
So look after it and be careful who you give it to


Teeth

Try to brush all 32 of them 2 x every day to keep Mr Plaque away
Enamel on the outside, dentine on the inside, rooted in the gum
Eat the right foods to prevent tooth decay
Tearing canines, cutting incisors, and grinding molars
Have to work together to get the job of chewing done!

SMILE a lot to show them off!


Exercise

Exercise strengthens the muscles
'Xhilerating', 'xtremely' invigorating
Everyday you should do some.
Really develops the lungs
Co-ordination building
Incentive to use up food
Sleep tight
Every night


Health Risks

Healthy living is vital for a long and prosperous life
Every drug is addictive and damages your brain
Alcohol harms your
Liver
Tobacco contains addictive nicotine
Heart attacks are a
Risk
Ingesting alcohol can slow your reactions
Smoking causes lung cancer
Kids should be careful not to do these things
Stay healthy, keep clear of dangerous habits!

Remember why things are good or bad for you.