The Very Grouchy Ladybug-Telling Time
Grade Levels: First and Second
Grouping: Whole Class
Time: 30 to 45 minutes
National Education Technology Standard: Using technology resources (e.g., puzzles, logical thinking programs, writing tools, digital cameras, drawing tools) for problem solving, communication, and illustration of thoughts, ideas, and stories.
Introduction:
In this activity the students will learn how people use time in their ever day lives. They will also learn how clocks can be a useful tool when it comes to measuring time.
Materials: A computer with internet capacity, The Very Grouchy Ladybug by Eric Carl, a class set of student Judy clocks, and software Math Blaster Grade 1 and 2
Procedures:
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Activity
#1- Introduce the story of, The Very
Grouchy Ladybug to the students. Together
the students will orally contribute to a class chart showing ways in which
people use time in the real world. Example: People use time to know
when to open and close their businesses. |
Activity
#2- Using
Kid
Works 2, have the students to make their own adventures for the
ladybug, listing the times of day in which each event happens. |
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Activity
#3
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Technology
Software Connection Math
Blaster-1st Grade Allow
the students to view on-line clocks.
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Home Learning:
The students will make a time schedule showing what times they get up in the mornings, come to school e.g.
Evaluation:
The students will draw the hands on the clock to show the correct time. Click here for an on-line worksheet.
Extension:
Have the students to use a kid friendly internet search engine to do a simple research project about clocks.
1. Name a famous clock.
2. In what country can this clock be found?
3. How old is this clock?
4. Write a short biography about this clock.