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Physics & Energy LabSafe20 minJunior ExplorerAges 6-10

Shadow Clock Sundial

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Dr. Beaker ยท Lab Chemist

Great choice, Junior Scientist! Today we're doing the "Shadow Clock Sundial" experiment. Let me explain what we'll discover together. As Earth rotates, the sun appears to move across the sky, changing the angle of the pencil's shadow. The shadow's position tells the time โ€” that's how ancient sundials worked!

๐Ÿงฐ Materials Needed

Paper plate
Pencil or stick
Sunny spot outside
Marker

๐Ÿ“‹ Setup Instructions

Take a paper plate and pencil outside to a sunny spot.