{"product_id":"kit-atl-shadow-clock-sundial-kit","title":"ATL Shadow Clock Sundial Kit","description":"\u003ch1\u003eATL Shadow Clock Sundial Kit – Watch Time the Ancient Way, Verified with Digital Clocks\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\u003cp class=\"value-summary\"\u003eEvery part needed, pre-tested for compatibility, with an AI build companion trained on this exact project. Shipped from Bengaluru in 3-5 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"specs-strip\"\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDifficulty:\u003c\/strong\u003e Beginner\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBuild Time:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1-2 hours\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAge:\u003c\/strong\u003e 10-15\u003c\/span\u003e\n  \u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSkill:\u003c\/strong\u003e Understanding solar time and latitude calibration\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery school student has checked a clock to know the time; this kit flips that curiosity into a hands-on investigation of how sunlight tells time. Build a working paper sundial tuned exactly to your school’s latitude, then record shadow positions every hour and compare them against digital time. It bridges geography, astronomy, and data handling in a single, memorable classroom project.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Build\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA freestanding paper sundial calibrated to your local latitude. You will create the gnomon and hour lines using the included templates, set it on a magnetic compass-aligned surface, and track how the shadow moves from morning to afternoon. The result is a functional timekeeping tool that pairs solar time with real clock readings, generating a logbook of solar vs. standard time offsets.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat You'll Learn\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eHow Earth’s rotation and axial tilt produce the apparent motion of the Sun\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eThe relationship between latitude and sundial hour line angles\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTrue solar time vs. mean time and the equation of time\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eTaking precise angular measurements with a protractor and compass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eKit Contents\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eComponent\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eQuantity\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSundial Template\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e3\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eProtractor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMagnetic Compass\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePencil\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eRuler\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGlue Stick\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy Buy This Kit Instead of Sourcing Parts Separately\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eFactor\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eSourcing Separately\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eCompoden Kit\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eCompatibility checks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eYou verify every part\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePre-tested as a system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBuild support\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForums and scattered tutorials\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAI companion trained on this exact project\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eTime to first working build\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDays of debugging\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHours, with step-by-step guidance\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eShipping coordination\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMultiple sellers, multiple delays\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOne shipment from Bengaluru in 3-5 days\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWho This Kit Is For\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis kit is designed for ATL Tinkering Lab sessions, CBSE Class 6–10 geography and science practicals, and school astronomy clubs. Students in B.Tech foundation programmes or BITS\/NIT\/VIT hobby clubs can also use it to bridge instrument design and celestial basics. If your project requires a reliable model that connects solar time to everyday digital clock readings, this kit delivers the essential components without unnecessary frills.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eBuilt and Backed by Compoden\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEvery Compoden kit ships with an AI build companion trained on this exact project — accessible via a QR code on the box, with WhatsApp and email backup. We've spent 10 years building projects for makers, schools, and institutions across India. If a part fails because of a manufacturing defect, replace it free within 7 days.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat if I get stuck during the build?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpen the AI companion via the QR code on the box for instant, project-specific troubleshooting. You can also send a photo to our WhatsApp support for human guidance within school hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow do I calibrate the sundial for my city’s latitude?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe templates include a latitude scale. Use the protractor to set the hour line angle equal to your latitude, align the compass north, and your sundial will read true local solar time accurately.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eCan I compare shadow time directly with the school bell times?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Record the sundial time every hour and note the offset from your digital clock. You’ll see a difference of up to 16 minutes depending on the equation of time, which you can plot as a class data exercise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill the paper sundial last through a full school day outdoors?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe kit includes three templates so you can build a fresh one for each demonstration, or reinforce it with the included glue stick and a firm base. 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