More London History: 10 Historical Clocks & Greenwich Mean Time
This class will explore 10 historical and important clocks of London, and explain what Greenwich Mean Time is!
Amber - the London Tour Guide
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5.0
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What's included
1 live meeting
55 mins in-class hoursAssessment
Learners will be provided a quiz/question sheet that will be reviewed at the end of class to assess recall. All answers will have been provided during the class, so attention is essential.Class Experience
US Grade 2 - 5
Time is important. We mark our lives through years, months, days, hours, minutes and seconds. Clocks are essential for informing us of the time and keeping us on schedule. Around London, there are some famous clock as well as some quirky, unknown clocks. We will take a look at 10. Also, we refer to time here as Greenwich Mean Time. What is that? Who invented it? We will explore this topic as well! You'll be pleasantly surprised at how much you will learn about clocks in this class! Join me for 55 minutes of your time!
Learning Goals
- What is Greenwich Mean Time and why is it measured here
- Who was John Flamsteed
- What are some of the most famous London clocks
- What are some of the unknown, quirky clocks around London
Other Details
Supply List
A one-page review sheet will be provided as an attachment. You do not need to print if you do not have access to a printer, as the questions will be shared on screen.
1 file available upon enrollment
External Resources
In addition to the Outschool classroom, this class uses:
Sources
We might refer to Google Maps during the class. Also during class, we will view a video of the installation of one of the clocks. It is from the 1980's and it is a news story about the clock.
Joined February, 2021
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Teacher expertise and credentials
I am a professional London Tour Guide and my tours are renowned for being not only informative, but also fun, engaging, and tailored to my guests' interests. My walking tours cover a range of themes, from London landmarks and hidden gems to royal history and literary tours. Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$10
per classMeets once
55 min
Completed by 18 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 7-12
3-6 learners per class
