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= Instructions = | = Instructions = | ||
| − | + | See the attached handouts below for a full description. The staff and student handouts are nearly identical, although the latter has some space for minor calculations. | |
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| + | The practical was first run successfully in 22/23. | ||
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| + | Changes for 23/24: | ||
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| + | * The number of locations the students were asked to visit has been slimmed down from five to two. | ||
| + | * The students no longer have to perform the calculations 'manually' but can input their measurements on Google Sheets. | ||
| + | * The document has also been simplified. | ||
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| + | TO DO for 25/26: | ||
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| + | * Design a poor weather alternative (i.e. no visibility) | ||
| + | * Obtain theodolite(s) for more rigorous measurement | ||
| + | * Simplify the document even further (cut all except sampling map, panorama, and simple calculation summary) | ||
| + | * Add an Indian map? | ||
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| + | Links to Google Sheets: | ||
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| + | * Group 1: https://tinyurl.com/tracing-group-1 | ||
| + | * Group 2: https://tinyurl.com/tracing-group-2 | ||
| + | * Group 3: https://tinyurl.com/tracing-group-3 | ||
| + | * Group 4: https://tinyurl.com/tracing-group-4 | ||
= Equipment = | = Equipment = | ||
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Staff require: | Staff require: | ||
| − | * | + | * Enthusiasm for trigonometry |
= Handouts = | = Handouts = | ||
| − | + | *[[Media:Work-document-Keswick-2023-staff.pdf|Staff Handout - Keswick version]] | |
| + | *[[Media:TWork-document-Keswick-2023-students.pdf|Student Handout - Keswick version]] | ||
Latest revision as of 08:54, 14 September 2024
Contents
Information
Created By: Matt Tomkins
Currently Used By: Matt Tomkins
Location: Keswick (requires good visibility)
Instructions
See the attached handouts below for a full description. The staff and student handouts are nearly identical, although the latter has some space for minor calculations.
The practical was first run successfully in 22/23.
Changes for 23/24:
- The number of locations the students were asked to visit has been slimmed down from five to two.
- The students no longer have to perform the calculations 'manually' but can input their measurements on Google Sheets.
- The document has also been simplified.
TO DO for 25/26:
- Design a poor weather alternative (i.e. no visibility)
- Obtain theodolite(s) for more rigorous measurement
- Simplify the document even further (cut all except sampling map, panorama, and simple calculation summary)
- Add an Indian map?
Links to Google Sheets:
- Group 1: https://tinyurl.com/tracing-group-1
- Group 2: https://tinyurl.com/tracing-group-2
- Group 3: https://tinyurl.com/tracing-group-3
- Group 4: https://tinyurl.com/tracing-group-4
Equipment
Students (per team of 3-4 students):
- Mirror Compass x 2
- Abney Level x 2
- GPS x 2
- Calculator/mobile phone x 1
- Pencil x 1
- A4 Clip board x 1
Staff require:
- Enthusiasm for trigonometry
