Printable Lesson Plan on Understanding Time in Second Grade Math

Lesson Title:Understanding Time in Second Grade Math

Lesson Objectives:

Students will be able to tell time to the hour on a traditional clock.

Students will be able to identify the different parts of a clock (hour hand, minute hand, numbers)

Students will be able to use words such as “morning,” “afternoon,” “evening,” and “night” to describe the different times of day.

Materials:

Traditional clock

Clock worksheets

Dry erase board and markers

Chart paper with pictures of different times of day (morning, afternoon, evening, night)

Introduction (5 minutes):

Begin the lesson by introducing the concept of time and its importance in our daily lives. Explain that time is a way to measure how long it takes for events to happen.

Show the students a traditional clock and point out the different parts of the clock (hour hand, minute hand, numbers).

Activity 1 (10 minutes):

Have the students work in pairs and give each pair a traditional clock.

Ask the students to practice telling time to the hour by setting the clock to different times and reading the time.

After the students have had some practice, ask them to take turns showing the class what time it is on their clock and explain how they know.

Activity 2 (15 minutes):

Distribute the clock worksheets.

Ask the students to complete the worksheets by matching the digital time to the traditional clock face.

After the students have completed the worksheets, ask them to share their answers with the class and explain how they know the time on the clock.

Activity 3 (20 minutes):

Put up the chart paper with pictures of different times of day (morning, afternoon, evening, night) on the wall.

Ask the students to work in small groups to match the clock time to the corresponding time of day. For example, 9:00 AM would be matched to the “morning” picture.

After the groups have finished matching the times to the pictures, ask them to share their answers with the class and explain their thinking.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

Review the concepts of telling time and describing the different times of day that were covered in the lesson.

Ask the students to give examples of situations where they can apply the skills they have learned.

Encourage the students to continue to practice telling time and describing the different times of day in their daily lives.

Assessment:

Observe the students during the activities and take note of their participation and understanding of the concepts.

Collect the clock worksheets and check for understanding and accuracy.

Check the student’s answers and understanding of the activity “matching the clock time to the corresponding time of day.”

Note: The time allocation and the activities can be adjusted based on the class size, student needs, and available resources.