LEARN NC

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

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).

Resources aligned to this objective

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 Mathematics)
By Christy Walsh.

Resources on the web

Marco Polo takes a trip
Students learn about the travels of Venetian adventurer Marco Polo. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics and Social Studies)
Provided by: National Endowment for the Humanities
Grouchy Lessons of Time
The activities focus students' attention on the attributes of time and enable students at varying levels to develop knowledge and skills in using time. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provided by: National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
Can You Measure Up?
Students engage in dramatization and a variety of measuring activities that include estimation, equivalents, and elapsed time. (Learn more)
Format: lesson plan (grade K–2 Mathematics)
Provided by: ARTSEDGE: The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts