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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. | |
| − | + | The practical was first run successfully in 22/23. | |
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| − | + | 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. | ||
| − | + | Still TO DO for future iterations: | |
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| + | * Design a poor weather alternative (i.e. no visibility) | ||
| + | * Obtain theodolite / tripod for more rigorous measurement | ||
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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 = | ||
Revision as of 13:12, 25 July 2023
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.
Still TO DO for future iterations:
- Design a poor weather alternative (i.e. no visibility)
- Obtain theodolite / tripod for more rigorous measurement
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
