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Further Study

How does a sundial work?

Goal:

Goal:

Sundial in a garden Over the centuries, people have used many different devices to tell time. They included water clocks, sundials, sand glasses, and now, digital watches! 

Sundials were used by many cultures to help the people know what time it was. When the Sun was directly overhead and the shadows of people and objects were at their shortest, it was said to be noon.

As technology advanced, clocks and watches took the place of sundials. However, these clocks and watches were still set and checked with a sundial.