Travelling Lesson Plan for 3rd Grade Students

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Topic: Travelling

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to describe different methods of travelling and explain the advantages and disadvantages of each method.

Materials

• Pictures of different methods of travelling (e.g. car, train, plane, bike, bus)
• Pencils and paper for students to draw and write

Warm-up

• Ask students if they have ever travelled anywhere. Ask them to describe the method of transportation they used and why they chose that method.
• Discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each method of transportation (e.g. a car is convenient and allows you to bring lots of belongings, but it is expensive and can be difficult to park).

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of time zones to the students. Explain that time zones are divisions of the world that are set according to the distance east or west of the Prime Meridian, which is the imaginary line that runs through Greenwich, England.
• Show students a world map and point out different time zones. Have students identify the time zone where they live.
• Explain that when travelling between time zones, the time on a watch or clock changes depending on the number of hours that the traveller has crossed. For example, if a traveller crosses three hours into a new time zone, their watch or clock should be set three hours earlier than the local time.
• Have students work in pairs to complete the "Travelling Across Time Zones" worksheet. This activity involves using a watch or clock to calculate the local time in different time zones.

Guided Practice

• Have students work in small groups to complete a travel-themed art project. Examples could include creating a travel scrapbook, making a map of a fictional trip, or creating a diorama of a scene from a story set in a different country.
• As a class, discuss what students learned about time zones and how they can apply this knowledge when travelling.

Independent Practice

• Have students draw a map of their school or neighborhood and label the different time zones.
• Challenge students to create a map of their state or country, including all of the time zones within it.

Closure

• Review the concept of time zones and their locations. Ask students to share their maps and explain their drawings.
• Remind students that they can use a digital or analog clock to find the time in a different time zone.

Assessment

• Observe students during the independent practice activity and give feedback on their understanding of time zones and their ability to use a clock to find the time in a different time zone.
• Collect and review the completed clocks to assess student understanding of the concept.