A shadow can help you measure the size of the Earth.
Students at Nasri Academy, near Lindell and Twain took part in the special project yesterday.
Students at Nasri Academy determine the circumference of the Eath
Credit: KTNV Channel 13 Las Vegas
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THEY MEASURED THE SHADOW OF AMETER STICK, WHILE THE SUN WASDIRECTLY OVERHEAD.THEN STUDENTS IN BRITISHCOLUMBIA, CANADA -- DID THESAME THING.WITH A LITTLE MATH THE KIDSWERE ABLE TO DETERMINE THECIRCUMFERENCE OF THE EARTH.THE COOL PART--THIS METHOD ISNOT NEW, ITS ACTUALLY2-THOUSAND YEARS OLD!80S FOR THE NEXT THREE DAYSBEFORE A COOL DOWN STARTSSUNDAY.FEW SHOWERS POSSIBLE SUNDAY,BUT NOT A GUARANTEE.HIGHS IN UPPER 50S AND LOW 60S