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K–12 teaching and learning · from the UNC School of Education

Mathematics — Grade 1

Goal 2: Measurement - The learner will use non-standard units of measure and tell time.

Objective 2.02. Develop an understanding of the concept of time.

  • Tell time at the hour and half-hour.
  • Solve problems involving applications of time (clock and calendar).

Additional related resources

We’re in the process of aligning our content for students to the Standard Course of Study. As we do, you’ll find it here.

General resources

Aligned lesson plans

What time is it?
Students will learn to recognize analog and digital clocks. They will also gain skills to tell time to the hour on both clocks.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1 Mathematics)
By Alysia Baysden.
Telling time practice
Students will practice telling time skills using an applet developed by Shodor Educational Foundation, Inc. Permission has been granted for the use of the materials as part of the workshop "Interactivate Your Bored Math Students."
Format: lesson plan (grade 1–3 Mathematics)
By Bonnie Boaz.
BANG! Calendar review
This is a fun and exciting way for students to review calendar skills. The game can also be used to review skills from other content areas.
Format: lesson plan (grade 1–2 Mathematics)
By Christy Walsh.

Resources on the web

Grouchy lessons of time
This lesson, the fourth of a five-part unit from Illuminations titled “Magnificent Measurement,” provides an introduction to and practice with the concept of time. The activities focus students' attention on the attributes of time and enable... (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–1 Mathematics)
Provided by: Illuminations