Design Innovation

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    Invention of the Sundial

    Invention of the Sundial
    The first sundial was invented in 3500 B.C. in ancient Egypt to determine the time of harvest seasons.
  • 330

    Sand Glasses

    Sand Glasses
    They used sand glasses to tell time.
  • Jan 1, 1510

    The watch

    The watch
    The first watch was made so it was an easier way to tell time conviently all day long even when there was no clock around.
  • Jan 1, 1540

    Screws are put in clocks

    Screws are put in clocks
    Screws are placed in clocks to make the hands move on their own.
  • The Second Hand

    The Second Hand
    The second hand was added to the clock and watch so that you could tell the exact time.
  • Candles

    Candles
    They used to look at how much the candle has melted and could tell the estimated time.