Title: Comparing and Ordering the Duration of Events using the Language of Time

Grade Level: Kindergarten

Objective: - Students will be able to compare and order the duration of events using the language of time. - Students will be able to identify and use words related to time, such as “before,” “after,” “longer,” and “shorter.”

Materials: - Large clock or visual representation of a clock - Picture cards depicting various events (e.g., eating breakfast, brushing teeth, taking a bath, playing outside, etc.) - Timer or stopwatch - Whiteboard or chart paper - Markers - Worksheets or activity sheets (optional)

Procedure:

1. Introduction (5 minutes): - Begin the lesson by asking students if they know what time is and if they can think of any events that happen at specific times during the day. - Show them a large clock or visual representation of a clock and explain that time helps us know when things happen. - Introduce the concept of comparing and ordering events based on their duration using the language of time.

2. Vocabulary (10 minutes): - Introduce and explain the following vocabulary words: before, after, longer, and shorter. - Write these words on the whiteboard or chart paper and provide simple definitions or examples for each word. - Engage students in a brief discussion about the meaning of each word and encourage them to share examples from their own experiences.

3. Comparing Events (15 minutes): - Show students picture cards depicting various events (e.g., eating breakfast, brushing teeth, taking a bath, playing outside, etc.). - Choose two events and ask students to compare them by discussing which event takes longer or shorter time. - Use the timer or stopwatch to measure the duration of each event, involving students in the process. - Write the events on the whiteboard or chart paper and draw arrows to indicate which event is longer or shorter.

4. Ordering Events (15 minutes): - Show students three or more picture cards depicting different events. - Ask students to order the events from shortest to longest duration, using the language of time. - Encourage students to discuss their reasoning and explain why they placed each event in a particular order. - Write the events on the whiteboard or chart paper in the correct order, using arrows to show the progression of time.

5. Guided Practice (10 minutes): - Provide each student with a worksheet or activity sheet that includes pictures of events. - Instruct students to compare and order the events based on their duration, using the language of time. - Circulate around the classroom, providing assistance and guidance as needed.

6. Conclusion (5 minutes): - Review the vocabulary words and their meanings with the students. - Ask students to share one thing they learned about comparing and ordering events using the language of time. - Summarize the lesson by emphasizing the importance of understanding time and how it helps us organize our daily activities.

Extension Activity: - Have students create their own timeline by drawing pictures or using picture cards to represent events that happen throughout their day. They can then order the events on a long strip of paper or a whiteboard, using the language of time.