Glencoe Science Level Blue Motion, Forces, and Energy What time
is it? Time for a dissection. Don't worry; you won't need a
scalpel for this dissection. In this activity, you will be
taking apart a clock to find out how it works. Have you ever
wondered how a clock functions? How the hands turn and why the
clock will sometimes just stop? In this project you will get to
take a clock apart to discover all of the intricate pieces that
go into making the clock function. Break up into small groups: -
One clock per group - Open the back of the clock - Diagram the
inside of the clock Create a flowchart that represents the
process that takes place inside the clock as the gears turn. In
the flowchart, show how the gear position changes with each
minute and hour that passes. Also, show the relationship between
gear movement and the hands on the clock face. Share your
flowchart with the rest of the class and discuss what is
happening inside the clock. It will take one class period to
examine the clock and make a flowchar