Difference between revisions of "Tracing the Skyline"

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= Instructions =
 
= Instructions =
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TO DO (for Keswick '23):
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* Design a poor weather alternative (i.e. no visibility). Location-based game?
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* Simplify instruction document
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* Streamline calculation approach? (Using Jonny's app?)
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TO DO (for future):
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* Obtain theodolite for more rigorous measurement
  
 
See the attached handouts below.
 
See the attached handouts below.

Revision as of 06:49, 19 September 2022

Information

Created By: Matt Tomkins

Currently Used By: Matt Tomkins

Location: Keswick (requires good visibility)

Instructions

TO DO (for Keswick '23):

  • Design a poor weather alternative (i.e. no visibility). Location-based game?
  • Simplify instruction document
  • Streamline calculation approach? (Using Jonny's app?)

TO DO (for future):

  • Obtain theodolite for more rigorous measurement

See the attached handouts below.

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

Handouts