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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 4
What topic	Time
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Time Travel Adventures: A Journey into Mathematics

Hook: The Time Capsule

Introduction

Good morning, Year 4! Today, we’re going to embark on a thrilling adventure into the world of time. But first, I want you all to imagine something exciting: what if we could travel through time? What would you like to see? Dinosaurs? The future with flying cars? Or maybe ancient Egypt?

The Time Capsule

To get us started, I have a mystery time capsule here with me today! Inside, I have some interesting items that represent different times of the day and different moments in history. Let's take a look and see if we can guess what time each item represents.

Items in the Capsule

• A toy alarm clock: What time do you think it is when we wake up for school?
• A football: What time do we usually play sports?
• A birthday card: When do we celebrate birthdays?
• A calendar: What month or day is it today?

Group Activity: Guess the Time

Now, let’s work together in small groups to discuss these items and come up with our answers. Think about:

• The hour and minute that makes sense for each item.
• Why it’s important to know this time for our daily activities.

Transition to Learning

After we share our guesses, we will dive into understanding how to read and tell time on both analogue and digital clocks. We’ll learn about AM and PM, and even create our own clocks to take home!

Are you ready to join me on this time travel adventure? Let’s unlock the mysteries of time together! 🕒✨