Mathematics Lesson Plan: Duration
Year Level
Grade 1
Duration
30 minutes
Learning Objectives
By the end of the lesson, students will be able to:
- Understand the concept of duration in terms of time.
- Compare different time durations using simple activities.
- Use language associated with time, such as "longer than" and "shorter than."
Materials Required
- A large clock or a clock face diagram
- A timer or stopwatch
- Whiteboard and markers
- Duration worksheets (with images and activities)
- Storybook featuring time concepts (optional)
Lesson Outline
Introduction (5 minutes)
- Begin the lesson by asking students what they understand by "duration."
- Discuss and define duration as the amount of time something takes.
- Show the clock and explain how we tell time, focusing on hours and minutes.
Direct Instruction (10 minutes)
- Demonstrate telling time on the clock.
- Explain key terms related to duration, such as:
- Explain the difference between short and long durations.
- Share examples of daily activities (e.g., brushing teeth takes 2 minutes, watching a cartoon takes 30 minutes) to illustrate durations.
Guided Practice (10 minutes)
- Use the timer to set various short activities (e.g., clapping for 10 seconds, standing still for 30 seconds).
- Ask students to estimate how long they think each activity will last before starting the timer, reinforcing the concept of duration.
- After each activity, discuss with students whether they felt the time was longer or shorter than they anticipated.
Independent Practice (5 minutes)
- Hand out duration worksheets that include:
- Matching activities with images (e.g., how long it takes to eat lunch versus play outside)
- Fill-in-the-blank sentences about time durations
- Allow students to work independently and encourage them to discuss their answers with a partner.
Conclusion (5 minutes)
- Review the key concepts learned about duration.
- Ask a few questions to reinforce understanding:
- "What takes longer: a movie or a snack?"
- "How long do you think it takes to walk to the playground?"
- For students who finish early, they may colour in a clock or draw their favourite activity along with its duration.
Assessment
- Observe student participation during activities.
- Review worksheet answers for understanding of concepts discussed.
- Informal questions during the session to gauge understanding.
Additional Notes
- Incorporate a storybook that involves time if there is extra time available.
- Adjust timing of activities as needed based on student engagement.
This lesson plan is designed to be interactive and engaging, suited for Year 1 students, while adhering to Australian standards for mathematics education.