How We Tell Time

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Figure out how this changed the world.

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The same event looks different depending on who's telling the story.

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Telling time has changed over the years. Long ago, people used sundials to tell time by the sun. Today, we look at clocks and watches to know the time.

Key facts

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1Sundials helped people tell time long ago.
2Today, we use clocks and watches.
3Knowing the time helps us plan our day.

Then & Now

This still shapes laws, borders, and even your school today.

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What did people use long ago to tell time?

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What do we use today to know the time?

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