The History of Clocks

Georgia was wondering who invented the clock. We did a little researching, learning about the history of clocks and time-keeping. We found this very informative website: http://www.arcytech.org/java/clock/clock_history.html

We talked about making our own sundial when it is warmer outside, and there is more sunlight.

We also talked about the water clock we saw at the Indianapolis Children's Museum http://www.childrensmuseum.org/themuseum/icons/waterclock.htm

and of Thomas Jefferson's cannonball clock that we saw at Monticello. http://www.monticello.org/jefferson/dayinlife/entrance/design.html

Daylight Savings Time begins next Sunday.