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Web Quest

Kindergarten Math Lesson

Telling Time

Justin Hedberg

Brandman University

December 1st 2018

Performing a search on the Web Quest database resulted in a large number of viable lessons. I chose to search for Math lessons aimed at grades K – 2. I selected a lesson that teaches children how to tell time. There are many kids out there (and maybe some adults) who do not know how to read a clock. They depend on cell phones or digital clocks to tell time. The students are asked to learn a new song and view some websites to help them learn what the numbers represent and ultimately how to tell time. They will be given assignments and a partner to work with. Once the activity has been mastered, the student should be able to rebuild a clock.

This lesson spans the length of three days. On the first day, the students learn a song. Using music helps the student remember what they are learning using an alternate intelligence from Gardner’s multiple intelligences. The author also provides two websites so students can practice at home. The second day, the teacher uses the internet to show the students another song to aid them in their retention. This song is called “Hip Hop Around the Clock”. After listening to the song, the students practice with the rest of the class. The teacher moves the hour hand around a clock, and the students sing the corresponding lyrics. Once the students begin to understand, they view this tutorial with their partner. Last, the students practice their newfound knowledge on a worksheet provided by the Web Quest lesson.

The third day, the students build their own clock using paper plates, markers, construction paper, fasteners, and scissors. Next, they set their clocks to a preselected time to display their comprehension of the lesson. The lesson is evaluated by a three point rubric. The songs, worksheet, paper plate clock, and participation are all evaluated. This lesson should meet the following content standards for California; Number Sense 1.0 and Measurement and Geometry 1.0 – 1.4.

I liked the reinforcement built in to this lesson. It didn’t just take place one day, with the expectation of complete retention. Working with the clock over three days would be an optimal way for the students to hold on to the information. Also, I liked the use of multiple intelligences. Incorporating a song and an art project allows the students to be creative, and really understand the lesson. The only problem I foresee would be the dependence on internet sites. It’s possible (but not likely) that the classroom does not have internet access. If that is the case, the teacher should have a written script of the YouTube videos just in case. The rubric also seemed a little redundant. Otherwise this lesson would be a practical lesson I could use.

Reference

Welcome to Zunal.Com. (n.d.). Retrieved from http://zunal.com/

What time is it? Learn to tell time. (n.d.). Retrieved from

http://questgarden.com/146/34/2/120710183028/index.htm