Understanding Time: Days, Clocks and Calendars

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What part of the day is it when the sun rises?

  • Night
  • Morning (correct)
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

When is the sun at its brightest?

  • Night
  • Noon (correct)
  • Morning
  • Evening

What can you see in the sky at night?

  • Clouds
  • The Sun
  • The Moon and stars (correct)
  • Rainbows

Which hand on a clock shows the hours?

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How many days are there in a week?

<p>7 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many months are in a year?

<p>12 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which month has 28 or 29 days?

<p>February (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

In which direction does the Sun rise?

<p>East (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you stand facing the rising Sun, which direction is behind you?

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What do we call the part of the day when the sun is going down?

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What does a calendar show?

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How many hours are in a day?

<p>24 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are facing East, which direction is to your left?

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What hand on the tells the minutes?

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If it is noon, and you wait six hours, what part of the day will it be?

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If today is Wednesday, what day will it be in 3 days?

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Which of these activities would most likely happen in the morning?

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If the short hand of a clock is pointing at 3 and the long hand is pointing at 12, what time is it?

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A friend tells you to take three left turns to reach the store. What direction are you going?

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Which month is halfway through the year?

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If it is February 27th on a normal year, what is the date of the next day?

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If you are standing with your right arm pointing towards the South, which direction is in front of you?

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Which of the following events happens during the Night?

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If an activity starts at 10:15 AM and lasts for half an hour, what time does it end?

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Which direction is opposite to the West?

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How many days are there in the months of April and May combined?

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If the minute hand moves from the 12 to the 6 on a clock, how many minutes have passed?

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If today is Monday, what day was it three days ago?

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If the sun sets at 6:00 PM, approximately how many hours of daylight would you expect there to be if the sun rose at 6:00 AM?

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We do all activities at the same time during the day.

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Morning, afternoon, evening, and night are the different parts of a day.

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The Sun is at its dimmest at noon.

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We can see the Moon and the stars in the sky at night.

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There are 12 hours in a day.

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The short hand on a clock shows the minutes.

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A calendar shows the days, weeks, and months in a year.

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There are 9 days in a week.

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February always has 30 days.

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The Sun rises in the west and sets in the east.

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Activities such as eating, bathing, and playing are typically performed concurrently throughout the day.

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The part of the day when the sun sets and darkness begins is referred to as midday.

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At the hour, the minute hand on a clock consistently points to the number 6.

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A calendar provides information regarding the days, weeks, and months within a specific year.

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There are generally 5 days contained within one week.

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October is the tenth month of the year reflecting its position in the calendar sequence.

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Months are consistent in length, each comprising either 30 or 31 days, with the exception of June.

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A typical year consists of 365 days, representing the time it takes for the Earth to orbit the sun.

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Navigational directions are only needed to find locations on maps, not in real-world environments.

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When facing the rising Sun, the North direction would be behind you.

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We do not do all activities at the same ______.

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Morning, afternoon, evening and night are the different ______ of a day.

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The first part of the day, when the Sun rises, is called ______.

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When the Sun is directly above our heads, it is ______.

<p>noon</p> Signup and view all the answers

When it becomes completely dark, it is ______.

<p>night</p> Signup and view all the answers

A clock has two hands, a short hand and a ______ hand.

<p>long</p> Signup and view all the answers

The short hand shows the ______ and is called the hour hand.

<p>hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

A calendar shows the days, weeks and ______ in a year.

<p>months</p> Signup and view all the answers

There are four main ______ on the Earth.

<p>directions</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Sun rises in the ______ and sets in the west.

<p>east</p> Signup and view all the answers

The time when the Sun is at its brightest and directly above us is called ______.

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The ______ hand on a clock is shorter and indicates the hour.

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A ______ shows the days, weeks, and months in a year, helping us keep track of time.

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If you stand facing the rising sun, you are facing the ______ direction.

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The part of the day when it starts becoming dark and the sun goes down is called ______.

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The ______ hand on a clock is longer and indicates the minutes.

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There are ______ main directions: north, south, east, and west.

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We see the Moon and the stars in the sky during ______.

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When giving directions, words like 'left,' 'right,' and '______' help someone find their way.

<p>straight</p> Signup and view all the answers

If you are facing the risining Sun, then the direction to your left is ______.

<p>north</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the first part of the day.

<p>Morning</p> Signup and view all the answers

What do we call the time when the sun is directly above us?

<p>Noon</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many hours are there in a day?

<p>24</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name the four main directions.

<p>North, South, East, and West</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name a hand on the clock.

<p>Hour hand, minute hand</p> Signup and view all the answers

Name a month of the year.

<p>January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain how the position of the sun can be used to determine the four main directions.

<p>If you face the rising sun, you're facing east. West is behind you, north is to your left, and south is to your right.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Describe the difference between the hour hand and the minute hand on a clock, and what each indicates.

<p>The hour hand is shorter and indicates the hour, while the minute hand is longer and indicates the minutes.</p> Signup and view all the answers

If it is noon, where is the Sun in the sky, and what is its brightness?

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List the seven days of the week in order.

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What does a calendar show, and what units of time does it display?

<p>A calendar shows days, weeks, and months in a year, helping us organize time.</p> Signup and view all the answers

List the four parts of the day and briefly describe characteristics of each.

<p>Morning (when the sun rises), afternoon (sun above), evening (sun goes down, starts becoming dark), night (completely dark).</p> Signup and view all the answers

Explain why providing 'directions' is important when someone is trying to find a place.

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Name the twelve months of the year in order.

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Apart from using a clock, what other natural event can help us understand the different times of the day?

<p>The rising and setting of the sun can help us understand the different times of the day.</p> Signup and view all the answers

How many days are there in a typical year, and what causes February to sometimes have an extra day?

<p>A typical year has 365 days. February has an extra day (29) in leap years, which occur every four years.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Morning

The period when the Sun rises and starts the day.

Noon

The time when the Sun is directly overhead, around midday.

Evening

The part of the day when the sun goes down and it starts getting dark.

Night

The part of the day when it is completely dark, and we see the Moon and stars.

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Hour hand

The hand on a clock that indicates the hour.

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Minute hand

The hand on a clock that indicates the minutes.

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Calendar

A chart that displays the days, weeks, and months of a year.

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Days of the week

There are seven in total, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

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Months of the year

There are twelve in a year, January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December.

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Year

A period of 365 days (or 366 in a leap year).

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Directions

Guidance provided to help someone find their way to a specific location.

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North

One of the four cardinal directions; opposite of south.

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South

One of the four cardinal directions; opposite of north.

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East

The direction where the sun rises.

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West

The direction where the sun sets.

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Hours

A measure of time, with 24 in a day.

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Minute

A unit used to measure time, smaller than an hour. There are 60 in one hour.

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Calendar Function

Indicates days, weeks and months in a year.

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Number of days in months

Some have 30, some have 31, February stands out with 28 or 29.

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Days in a year

The number of days in a typical calendar cycle

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Spatial relationships

Used to indicate the placement of something in relation to another object.

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Finding places

Helps to find a place. There are four main ones: north, south, east and west.

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Giving Directions

Using 'left,' 'right,' 'straight,' 'behind,' or 'in front of' to guide someone.

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Midday

The time of day when the Sun is directly above, brightest part of the day.

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Day

A full rotation of the Earth. It consists of morning, afternoon, evening and night.

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Calendar Use

A visual tool showing days, weeks, and months of the year.

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Sunrise direction

The direction where the sun rises in the morning.

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Sunset direction

The direction opposite of east, where the sun goes downs.

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Hours in a day

Total hours in a day.

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Days in a week

There are 7, including Monday and Sunday.

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Months in a year

Twelve in total, including January and December.

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Afternoon

The period between noon and evening.

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Study Notes

  • Daily activities like eating, bathing, going to school, playing, and sleeping happen at different times.

Parts of the Day

  • The day includes morning, afternoon, evening, and night.
  • Morning begins when the Sun rises, and is considered the first part of the day.
  • Noon occurs when the Sun is directly overhead and is at its brightest.
  • Evening starts when the sun goes down and darkness begins.
  • Night is when it's completely dark, allowing the Moon and stars to be visible in the sky.

How to Tell the Time

  • A day is divided into 24 hours which include minutes.
  • Clocks are used to tell the time.
  • Clocks have an hour hand (short) and a minute hand (long).
  • The short hand shows the hours and is called the hour hand.
  • The long hand shows the minutes and is called the minute hand.
  • The minute hand points to 12 at the hour.

The Calendar

  • Calendars display the days, weeks, and months in a year.
  • There are 7 days in a week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
  • There are 12 months in a year: January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, and December.
  • Some months have 30 days, while others have 31 days.
  • February has 28 or 29 days.
  • A year has 365 days.

Direction

  • Directions like left, right, straight, behind, and in front help people navigate to a particular place.
  • Directions help people locate and reach a place.
  • The four main directions on the Earth are North, South, East, and West.
  • The Sun rises in the East and sets in the West.
  • The position of the Sun determines the main directions.
  • Facing the rising Sun means facing East, with West behind.
  • North is to the left, and South is to the right.

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