Converting Units - Converting Units of Time - Planning

Year 5 students delve into the concept of time conversion in their summer term, focusing on understanding and manipulating different units of time such as years, months, weeks, days, hours, minutes, and seconds. The lesson begins with a practical exercise where students estimate the length of a minute, using timers and their intuition, before discussing known time facts with peers. This interactive approach aims to solidify their foundational knowledge of time. The class teaching input leverages resources including stopwatches, clocks, whiteboards, and a presentation to facilitate learning. The lesson plan includes a series of activities that guide students through the process of converting units of time, starting with understanding the equivalence of one year to twelve months, and progressing to more complex conversions.

Students engage in various activities that challenge them to apply their knowledge of time conversions. They work through problems such as converting months to years and days to weeks, using times table facts to aid their calculations. The lesson includes a series of key questions designed to probe their understanding of converting between different measurements of time and to address common misconceptions. Differentiated worksheets offer tailored challenges to students working towards expected levels, at expected levels, and at greater depth, ensuring that all learners can progress. The plenary session, styled as a 'Give me five' reflection, prompts students to consider what they have learned, the skills they have used and found tricky, the resources that have supported them, and the key points they need to remember from the lesson.