Materials

• Books and/or other resource materials about the history of the clock and the 365-day calendar
• Calendar and clock

Instructional Activities

1. Lead a class discussion about the importance of the calendar and clock. Ask them what would happen if we did not have them.
   
   
2. Read books to students about the history of the clock and 365-day calendar. Use graphic organizers to help students organize the information. See the following Web site for examples of graphic organizers:
   <http://www.eduplace.com/graphicorganizer/>
   
   
3. Research the history of the 365-day calendar and clock using Web sites, research material, and books. Have the class use various organizers and report on their findings. The following Web sites may be helpful:
   <http://www.fcps.k12.va.us/KingsParkES/technology/webquests/Egypt/index.htm>
   <http://oncampus.richmond.edu/academics/as/education/projects/webunits/egypt/Main.html>
   
   
4. Have the students complete the information they have learned in the sessions on the “Contributions of Ancient China” chart.