Measuring Time
Integration Ideas and Activities
Lesson 14
Adjusting the Clock Escapement

Lesson
Activities to Consider
Tools
14
Mathematics

Estimate the number of times students have to wind their clocks to measure one day

Language Arts

Research and write a report on the use of spring-driven mechanisms; compare the advantages and disadvantages of using it instead of a pendulum

Write about their frustrations and how they solved their problems with their clock escapement


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