Length/distance

Mathematics has allowed us now to measure lots of things about eclipses and so calculate exactly when they will happen, where they can be seen from, and what they will look like.

This article, written for students, looks at how some measuring units and devices were developed.

This article for teachers suggests ways in which dinosaurs can be a great context for discussing measurement.

This article for teachers suggests ideas for activities built around 10 and 2010.