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British Science Week is happening in March - and it's about time! Don't worry though, it isn't actually late.
"Time" is this year's theme. Time is key to so many STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) discoveries. The movement of planet Earth explains why we have different seasons over the year, and why we need time zones.
Microsecond accuracy keeps our computer systems ticking and helps global positioning satellites to provide us with precise location information. Evolution helps us understand how plants and animals changed over a long period of time. In fact, knowing how far light travels in one year helps us work out the size of the universe.
The week hopes to raise awareness and spark enthusiasm for STEM subjects. There will be lots of events across the UK, including special school activities. Perhaps you have some events planned at your school. If so, please let us know what you are doing. British Science Week kicks off on 8 March and runs until 17 March. Visit britishscienceweek.org to find out what is happening in your local area.
Three ways to experience time
Astronomical time
At The Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, you can explore the story of time and discover how the Royal Observatory revolutionised the way time is measured. Stand astride the Prime Meridian Line - the historic place where east meets west- and have a peek inside the Great Equatorial Telescope. Find out more at rmg.co.uk
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Making time
The Museum of Timekeeping in Nottinghamshire is home to a fascinating collection of clocks, watches and timepieces. You can see the watch worn by Captain Scott on his ill-fated Antarctic expedition of 1912 and get to hear the voice of the first Speaking Clock (a phone number you could call to find out what time it was). Visit tinyurl.com/SN-Time to find more information.
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Passing of time
Formed over one million years ago, Cheddar Gorge is Britain's biggest gorge (deep, narrow valley). It is 137 metres deep and three miles long. It was carved by meltwater floods, leaving behind mysterious caves. The most famous is Gough's Cave, where Britain's oldest complete skeleton, known as the Cheddar Man, was discovered in 1903.
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GET INVOLVED The ...
British Science Week is happening in March - and it's about time! Don't worry though, it isn't actually late.
"Time" is this year's theme. Time is key to so many STEM (science, technology, engineering and maths) discoveries. The movement of planet Earth explains why we have different seasons over the year, and why we need time zones.
Microsecond accuracy keeps our computer systems ticking and helps global positioning satellites to provide us with precise location information. Evolution helps us understand how plants and animals changed over a long period of time. In fact, knowing how far light travels in one year helps us work out the size of the universe.
The week hopes to raise awareness and spark enthusiasm for STEM subjects. There will be lots of events across the UK, including special school activities. Perhaps you have some events planned at your school. If so, please let us know what you are doing. British Science Week kicks off on 8 March and runs until 17 March. Visit britishscienceweek.org to find out what is happening in your local area.
Three ways to experience time
Astronomical time
At The Royal Observatory in Greenwich, London, you can explore the story of time and discover how the Royal Observatory revolutionised the way time is measured. Stand astride the Prime Meridian Line - the historic place where east meets west- and have a peek inside the Great Equatorial Telescope. Find out more at rmg.co.uk
[https://cdn.magzter.com/1642519507/1709545549/articles/yXrEBa8tn1709551204013/6467159404.jpg]
Making time
The Museum of Timekeeping in Nottinghamshire is home to a fascinating collection of clocks, watches and timepieces. You can see the watch worn by Captain Scott on his ill-fated Antarctic expedition of 1912 and get to hear the voice of the first Speaking Clock (a phone number you could call to find out what time it was). Visit tinyurl.com/SN-Time to find more information.
[https://cdn.magzter.com/1642519507/1709545549/articles/yXrEBa8tn1709551204013/6709612667.jpg]
Passing of time
Formed over one million years ago, Cheddar Gorge is Britain's biggest gorge (deep, narrow valley). It is 137 metres deep and three miles long. It was carved by meltwater floods, leaving behind mysterious caves. The most famous is Gough's Cave, where Britain's oldest complete skeleton, known as the Cheddar Man, was discovered in 1903.
[https://cdn.magzter.com/1642519507/1709545549/articles/yXrEBa8tn1709551204013/2124262070.jpg]
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