Lesson Plan: Number, Money, and Measure - Telling Time using 12-hour Clocks

Subject: Mathematics Grade Level: First Level (Scottish Curriculum) Topic: Number, Money, and Measure Focus: Telling Time using 12-hour Clocks Duration: 1 hour

Desired Outcome: By the end of this lesson, students will be able to tell the time using 12-hour clocks, understand the link with 24-hour notation, explain how it impacts their daily routine, and ensure they are organized and ready for events throughout their day.

Curriculum Links: - Mathematics: Number, Money, and Measure (First Level) - Numeracy and Mathematics Experiences and Outcomes (Scottish Curriculum)

Resources: - Digital clock or projector displaying a digital clock - Analog clock(s) - Worksheets with clock faces - Whiteboard and markers - Interactive clock app or website (optional)

Introduction (10 minutes): 1. Begin the lesson by asking students if they know how to tell the time using a clock. 2. Show a digital clock or project a digital clock on the board. 3. Discuss the different parts of the digital clock, such as the hour and minute digits. 4. Explain that today, we will focus on telling time using 12-hour clocks and how it relates to our daily routine.

Main Activities (35 minutes): Activity 1: Introduction to 12-hour Clocks (10 minutes) 1. Show an analog clock and explain its parts, including the hour hand, minute hand, and numbers. 2. Discuss the concept of 12-hour clocks and how they represent time from midnight to noon (AM) and noon to midnight (PM). 3. Demonstrate how to read the time on an analog clock, emphasizing the hour and minute hands. 4. Provide examples and ask students to practice reading the time on analog clocks.

Activity 2: Linking 12-hour and 24-hour Notation (15 minutes) 1. Introduce the concept of 24-hour notation and explain that it is used in many digital devices and schedules. 2. Show examples of 24-hour notation and its connection to 12-hour clocks (e.g., 12:00 PM = 12:00, 1:00 PM = 13:00, 2:00 PM = 14:00, etc.). 3. Discuss how understanding both 12-hour and 24-hour notation can help us plan and organize our day. 4. Provide examples and ask students to convert between 12-hour and 24-hour notation.

Activity 3: Daily Routine and Time Management (10 minutes) 1. Discuss with students how knowing the time helps us stay organized and ready for events throughout the day. 2. Ask students to share examples of activities they do at specific times during the day (e.g., waking up, eating breakfast, going to school, etc.). 3. Emphasize the importance of time management and being punctual. 4. Engage students in a discussion about how they can use their knowledge of telling time to plan their daily routine effectively.

Conclusion (15 minutes): 1. Distribute worksheets with clock faces to each student. 2. Instruct students to practice telling the time on the clock faces independently. 3. Circulate the classroom to provide assistance and feedback as needed. 4. Review the concepts covered in the lesson and address any remaining questions or concerns. 5. Summarize the importance of telling time using 12-hour clocks, understanding the link with 24-hour notation, and being organized for daily events.

Assessment: - Observe students’ participation and engagement during class discussions and activities. - Review completed worksheets to assess students’ ability to tell the time using 12-hour clocks accurately. - Provide feedback and guidance during independent practice.

Extension Activities: 1. Use an interactive clock app or website to reinforce the concepts learned. 2. Assign a homework task where students have to plan their daily routine using both 12-hour and 24-hour notation. 3. Create a classroom clock display with labeled times for important events throughout the day.

Note: Adjust the lesson plan timing and activities as needed to suit your class’s pace and needs.