What comes to mind when you think about time?
Time is measured in days, hours, minutes and seconds. We measure time using clocks, calendars, and other tools. Learning to tell time helps us plan our day and stay on schedule.
Understanding Time
Time: A measure of the duration of an event or the interval between two events, usually expressed in hours, days, weeks, or years. Time Zones: Different places on the Earth experience different times due to the rotation of the Earth on its axis. Time Management: The ability to plan and control how time is spent and used in order to make the most of it.
Concepts:
The earliest known time-keeping device was called the sundial, which was used in Ancient Egypt around 1500 BC. The 24-hour day is based on the time it takes for the Earth to make one complete rotation, and it was standardized during the French Revolution. The idea of Coordinated Universal Time (UTC) was proposed in 1847 by Sir Sanford Fleming, a Canadian engineer and inventor.
Did you know?
What does it mean when we say someone is 'on time'?
How can using a clock help us understand time better?
What is the difference between telling time and understanding time?
What is the importance of understanding time in our daily lives?
Brain break: Draw a monkey brushing its teeth with a big toothbrush while wearing a superhero cape
Question: If you had to explain how to read a clock to someone, how would you do it? Clues: • A clock is divided into 12 sections with numbers from 1-12. • There are two hands on a clock. The shorter one is the hour hand and the longer one is the minute hand. • When the two hands overlap, it is the top of the hour. In pairs: Select and solve one of the tasks: A. Draw a clock and show the time as 6:30. B. Explain what time it will be in 5 minutes.
What do we call the measurement of time that lasts for 24 hours?
- An hour
- A week
- A month
- A day
Which season comes after autumn?
How many months are there in a year?
Work together in pairs: Q: What is the difference between an hour and a minute?
How many dots are covered? How do you know? How can you figure out the number of dots without counting one by one?