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Clocks Before the 1600s, it was as if ships sailed across the ocean in the dark. Sailors didn't have a way to know where they were on the ocean. Even after they learned how to measure latitude to determine how far north or south they were, they still could not tell how far east or west they were! They needed a clock that would work accurately on the ocean. A huge reward was offered to the person who could design such a clock. In 1714, one man stepped forward. He wasn't a even a scientist. He wasn't an engineer. To others, he may have seemed to be a simple clock maker, but this clock maker had creativity and perseverance. This is his story, the story of the long, courageous journey to success and recognition in bringing ocean navigation into the light. His name was John Harrison. The Kids Wings unit provides worksheet-type activities that unite fun and skills! Teachers, librarians, and homeschoolers will love the lesson plans! Research Links for Sea Clocks The Fantastic Life of Jacques Cousteau Boss
of the Plains by Laurie Carlson
A very special thanks to cowboy entertainer/educator Ted Newman allowing us to use part of original song: "Latitude and Longitude" from his album, "Songs for Kids" for our background music. The 13-song album includes "Readers are Winners," "The Best Me," "Latitude and Longitude," "Water Cycle," and more. To order, go to Ted Newman. Ted Newman's other CD album, "You Made Me a Better Man," contains 14 other terrific songs including Thank God That I'm a Cowboy," "Little Rodeo Cowboy" and "Oh What A Ride! that would be perfect for your classroom! To purchase his album "You Made Me a Better Man" for $16.95 with $4.00 shipping and handling, click the button below.
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