aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 7
What topic	Time and duration
Quantity	1
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Lesson Starter: Exploring Time and Duration

Introduction

Welcome to today’s lesson on Time and Duration! To kick things off, we're going to play a quick interactive game that will get you thinking about time in a fun and engaging way.

The Time Travel Challenge

Objective

You will work in pairs to solve a series of time-related challenges and riddles. The first team to finish will earn special 'Time Traveller' badges!

Instructions

1. Form Pairs: Find a classmate, and make sure you’re seated together.

2. Challenge Cards: Each pair will receive a set of Time Challenge Cards. Each card has a different time scenario or question, for example:

   • "If your favourite film starts at 17:45 and is 2 hours and 15 minutes long, what time will it finish?"
   • "You meet your friend at 3:30 PM. If you spend 45 minutes together, what time do you part ways?"
   • "A train leaves the station at 10:05 AM and arrives at its destination at 12:20 PM. How long was the journey?"

3. Solve Together: Work together to solve the problems on the cards. Write down your answers on a piece of paper.

4. Time's Up! After 10 minutes, we’ll come back together as a class, and each pair will share one of their favourite challenges and the answer they found.

The Prize

The first pair to complete all their challenges correctly will receive a small prize – perhaps a fun mathematical puzzle or a sticker!

Transition to the Lesson

Once everyone has had a chance to present their challenges, we’ll dive deeper into how to calculate time and duration effectively. We'll look at converting different time formats, understanding 12-hour and 24-hour clocks, and much more!

Let's Get Started!

Are you ready to become time travellers? Remember, every second counts! 🕒