Time - Using a.m. and p.m. - Presentation

In a series of engaging lessons focused on understanding time, students are introduced to the concepts of 'a.m.' and 'p.m.' and how to use them to describe different times of the day. The lessons begin with a discussion about what times of day correspond to a.m. and p.m., setting the stage for more in-depth learning. Students are then tasked with sorting various events, such as art, maths, and reading sessions, into morning and afternoon categories using a visual timetable, helping them to apply the a.m. and p.m. labels accurately.

Further activities challenge students to order times from latest to earliest, reinforcing their grasp of the 24-hour cycle and the distinction between a.m. and p.m. They also explore the difference between analogue and digital clocks, learning to express the same time in both formats. For example, they show what 9 o'clock in the morning and half-past three in the afternoon look like on both types of clocks. Through reasoning exercises, students deduce which train departures fit within certain times and debate who is more likely to be correct about their sleep patterns, Malachi or Esin, based on their understanding of a.m. and p.m. The lessons culminate with independent work where students order times and convert them between analogue and digital, further solidifying their time-telling skills.