Mathematics — Grade 2

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.

Hands up for telling time

This introductory lesson on telling time will expose children to clocks and how they work. Children will begin to understand how to tell time and how the two separate hands on the clock operate. They will also gain understanding of the concept of time in general.

Format: lesson plan (grade 2–3 Mathematics)

By Lisa Williamson.

Geography centers

A geography unit in which students investigate and compare their hometowns and other cities. The unit incorporates nine centers: math, science, social studies, reading, writing, computers, puzzles and games, art, and listening. They all have activities that are integrated with the geography unit.

Format: lesson plan (grade 2 Visual Arts Education, English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, and Social Studies)

By Laurie Perry.

Resources on the web

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