Superpower of Time
Experiment 1: Make Your Own Sundial


This superhero business is hungry work - how long until the next cookie? Let's build a sundial to find out!

Experiment 1 of the Time superpower series - let's build a sundial! Learn how to use the shadows created from the sun to build a device that can tell the time! Don't forget to download the full instructional worksheet and parent cheat sheet.

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Explore the Time Superpower Theme


Superpower of Time Trailer

Nanogirl wants the superpower to control time so she can eat more cookies - er, I mean, fight more crime!

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Experiment 2 - Moon Calendar

Nanogirl wants the superpower to predict the future, and she thinks she'd got the answer - the moon!

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Experiment 3 - Water Clock

Today, Nanogirl wants to measure really small amounts of time - and she might be able to do it using the power of water!

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Experiment 4 - Pendulum

The secret of a super-swinging superpower might be hidden inside an old clock!

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Experiment 5 - Zoetrope

Build an amazing invention which lets you speed up and slow down time!

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