History in School

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Heuristics

"to learn by discovery"

Science week (day) Science and Design Technology projects A series of exciting presentations and workshops that chart the progress of mankind through 5,000 years of invention.

Post-mill—late 12th century (England) Watermill from 150 BC The technology of working fibres and materials Heron of Alexandria, 2,000 year old technology—hydraulics and pneumatics The invention of time Wind and water power Measuring, weighing, lifting, moving

Mechanical clock circa 1280 AD

12,000 years of finger spinning Spinning wheel early 12th century (England) Flyer head 1521AD

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First steam turbine circa 50 AD

Water clock


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