Converting Units - Translation - Planning

In the Year 5 summer curriculum, students are introduced to converting measurements with a specific focus on time units. The lesson utilises resources such as analogue and digital clocks, whiteboards, pens, and a variety of timetables to support learning. Key vocabulary includes terms related to time such as years, months, weeks, and units down to seconds, as well as concepts like timetables, AM/PM, and converting between 12-hour and 24-hour formats. The lesson begins with a recap of how to read and write digital times and a practical demonstration of converting analogue to digital time. Students then discuss the purpose and use of timetables, with an example provided to illustrate how they can determine journey durations.

During the lesson, students engage in activities that require them to familiarise themselves with the layout of a bus timetable and answer questions based on it. They practice converting times and calculating time differences, with the support of a timeline representation. Working in pairs and small groups, the children tackle reasoning questions and worksheets designed to challenge their understanding at varying levels of depth. They reflect on the skills they have learned, such as converting between time formats and applying these conversions to real-life situations. The lesson aims to address common misconceptions about reading digital times and interpreting timetables. Ultimately, students are encouraged to remember the techniques and strategies they've learned for reading and using a variety of timetables effectively.