Tracing the Skyline

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

• Student Handout - Keswick version
• Student Handout - Newlands version