Time
In Different Zones
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Eastern Standard Time -
EST
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Central Standard Time -
CST
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Pacific Standard Time -
PST
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Mountain Standard Time -
MST
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Activities:
1. Discuss with the students why it
would be important to know the time in different timezones. Using the
clocks above, discuss with students the differences in time in the
different timezones,
2. Show students the map
of the world that shows the
various time zones. Read the time on the map with students and
discuss the time in different parts of the world. Show the students a
map
of the U.S.A. that shows the
various time zones. Give them time to explore it.
3. Have students turn their clocks to
the current time and ask students if the current time in California
is the same as the time in New York. Ask similar questions about
various time zones.
4. Divide your students into groups
according to timezones. Have students in first group set their clock
to a specific time. The other groups then adjust their clocks to the
correct time for their timezone. Then ask them if their time is
behind or ahead of the specific time given. Continue until each group
has had a chance to select a time. Then change groups and do the
exercise again,
5. Write the names of states on index
cards. Let each group draw from the cards and tell which timezone the
state is in and tell the difference in time from this timezone to
yours.