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= Handouts =
 
= Handouts =
  
*[[Media:Tracing-the-Skyline-Keswick.pdf|Student Handout - Keswick version]]
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*[[Media:Work-document-Keswick-2023-staff.pdf|Staff Handout - Keswick version]]
*[[Media:Tracing-the-Skyline-Newlands.pdf|Student Handout - Newlands version]]
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*[[Media:TWork-document-Keswick-2023-students.pdf|Student Handout - Keswick version]]

Revision as of 13:06, 25 July 2023

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