Re: Time

[Delphi High School <pmason@jupiter.wvec.k12.in.us>]

On Sun, 25 Oct 1998, David Emigh wrote:

> Hi all,
>     I have a fairly bright freshman student in my modern physics for poets
> course who is trying to genuinely grapple with the nature of time.  I am
> looking for additional readings that I can give her  to supplement my rather
> operational approach to the issue. I am looking more for things to stimulate
> her interest than any particularly deep discussion (of course when she is
> hooked.....).

Have her read Longitude about Harrison's attempt to get a suitable method 
of determining time on sea voyages. It is short and a good read. It is
also on audio cassette.
Patti Mason
Delphi High School
Delphi, IN> >