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DISCOVERY OF THE DAYAGES 7–9
Meet

Al-Biruni

Earth & observation

Image used in the research archive for Al-Biruni
Image used by the research archive for Al-Biruni. Historical illustrations are later interpretations, not verified likenesses.

Their story. Your next idea.

Al-Biruni studied astronomy and questioned whether Earth might turn on its axis. Al-Biruni studied in India and described the land around the Ganges River.

Lost Islamic History, p. 81 · 1001 Inventions, p. 230

observationsomething you notice carefully
tidethe regular rise and fall of the sea
YOUR TURN · 10 MINUTES

Make a map someone can use

Paper and colored pencils.

  1. Choose one room or a small imaginary garden to map.
  2. Draw its main features as if you were looking down from above.
  3. Invent a key with symbols for three things on your map.
  4. Ask someone to follow a route using your map. Improve any confusing parts.
Let’s wonder

How could repeated observations help you notice a pattern?

My next question: __________________________________________________
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