Relate Time Units (Seconds, Minutes, Hours, Days)
⏳ From heartbeats to years! How do the tiny units of time fit into the giant units of time?
Do this: Read the concept below, then try the quiz or activity.
Concept
Just like 10 pennies make a dime... time has exchange rates too!
🎯 The Time Exchange Bank: * 1 Second: Super fast. One heartbeat. (Snap your fingers). * 60 Seconds -> 1 Minute: Washing your hands. Microwaving a hot dog. * 60 Minutes -> 1 Hour: Watching a long cartoon movie. One class at school. * 24 Hours -> 1 Day: Waking up, living, sleeping, and waking up again. * 7 Days -> 1 Week: Monday, Tuesday, Wed... etc. * 52 Weeks (or 12 Months) -> 1 Year: A birthday to your next birthday!
The Golden Question: "Which is longer? 2 minutes, or 20 seconds?" * 2 minutes is 120 seconds! It is way longer!
Try it
Pick the smartest unit!
Instructions: Look at the size of the units. Answer the question using the exchange rates!
Problem 1: How many seconds are inside 1 minute? * Answer: _______
Problem 2: Which is LONGER? A) 1 Day B) 25 Hours * (Hint: 1 Day maxes out at exactly 24 hours. So...) * Which is longer? (A / B)
Problem 3: Which takes about 1 HOUR? A) Tying your shoes. B) Sleeping all night long. C) Taking a test at school.
Problem 4: How many Hours are inside 1 full Day? * Answer: ______