Census at School
Just How Old Are You?
Do you know how old you are in seconds, minutes, days, weeks, or months? This intriguing question is presented as a way for learners to estimate in units of time. They'll build a better sense of what each increment of time is as they...
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Compare Time
In this estimating time worksheet, 2nd graders solve 6 problems in which the time it takes to perform a specific task is estimated. Students choose an estimate from two answers.
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Five Second Dash
Students estimate how far they can run, jump, or hop in five seconds, then check their prediction. In this estimation lesson plan, student predict how far they can run, hop, or jump in five seconds and then try it.
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Estimation
Students estimate time and amounts when counting is not realistic or feasible. In this estimation instructional activity, students estimate time or amounts. This instructional activity includes two video clips on estimation and a...
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Activity: Estimate Time
In this estimating time review worksheet, students practice their estimation skills as they estimate how many times they can do 3 activities in 1 minute. Students check their work and then identify things that take them 30 seconds, 5...
PBS
Pbs Teachers: Time Travel
Use this NOVA lesson to discuss the nature of time and the grandfather paradox. Examine time from different perspectives by plotting ages on a timeline, estimating how long a minute is and imagining going back in time to change something...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Estimating Time (Seconds, Minutes, and Hours)
Practice estimating the length of an event using seconds, minutes, and hours. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.