Understanding Duration of Events
Comparing the duration of events (e.g., longer, shorter) and understanding daily cycles.
Key Questions
- Compare what we can accomplish in one minute versus one hour.
- Explain why we divide our day into morning, afternoon, and night.
- Predict which activity takes a longer time: eating lunch or reading a book.
Ontario Curriculum Expectations
Suggested Methodologies
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5E Model
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