Tracing the Skyline
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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