Measurement and Environmental Math · Measurement

Time and Speed

Solving problems involving international time zones, 24 hour clocks, and average speed.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the rotation of the Earth necessitate the use of time zones?
  2. 2Why is 'average speed' a more useful measure for travel than 'instantaneous speed'?
  3. 3How do we calculate the duration of events that cross over midnight or different dates?

NCCA Curriculum Specifications

NCCA: Primary - MeasurementNCCA: Primary - Time
Class/Year: 6th Class
Subject: Mathematical Mastery and Real World Reasoning
Unit: Measurement and Environmental Math
Period: Measurement

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