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High schoolers observe and demonstrate how to measure and calculate time using time zones in the United States. They read and discuss a chart of the U.S. time zones, solve a variety of problem as a class, and independently solve time zone problems for discussion.
Students study the reason why time zones exist and how they are established. They predict time zones for different places on Earth.
In this math worksheet, students examine a map of North America with all the time zones marked. Students solve 11 time zone word problems and fill out a chart which displays shipping times.
In this interpreting a world time zone map instructional activity, students read a review about the time zones, observe a map, and answer questions. Students write four short answers and one writing activity.
Seventh graders examine how to measure time, and specifically focus on using time zones in the United States and international time zones. As a class, they discuss international time, the international date line, and elapsed time. Students then solve problems dealing with time differences in a variety of locations around the world.
Fourth graders create clocks and complete small group activities to represent the six different times zones in the US. Using small paper plate clocks, 4th graders visually demonstrate the differences in these time zones.
Seventh graders examine how to use time zones in the United States and international time zones. They discuss and solve problems involving daylight savings time, A.M. and P.M., international time, the international date line, and elapsed time and solve a variety of problems independently.
Young scholars explore the concept of differing time zones. Students refer to maps to identify the time zones in particular regions. They role play phone calls from different time zones. This activity is intended for young scholars acquiring English.
In this time zones worksheet, students read a detailed paragraph about the Earth's 24 times zones, their 15 degree width, and the increase in hours for each zone. Students study the world time zone map and then answer the four questions about various times in the world. Students then write a story about going backward or forward in time and draw a time machine.
Fifth graders discover how to determine time in the various U.S. time zones. Students discuss the importance of understanding how time changes in each time zone.