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.