Chapter 13: Time Goes On

Math • Class 3

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Chapter Analysis

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Quick Summary

The chapter 'Time Goes On' introduces students to the concept of time through various activities involving calendars and clocks. It engages students with exercises to identify days, weeks, and months, and understand the passage of time in daily life activities. The chapter includes tasks to observe clocks, calculate time durations, and manipulate calendars, enhancing the understanding of time management and scheduling. Students are encouraged to compare changes in calendar years and to solve practical problems related to time.

Key Topics

  • Understanding calendars and months
  • Reading analog and digital clocks
  • Calculation of time durations
  • Differences in calendar years
  • Number of days in a month/year
  • Identifying weeks and weekdays
  • Daily life time-related activities

Learning Objectives

  • Identify and list all months in a calendar year.
  • Compare different calendar years to recognize variations.
  • Measure time using analog and digital clocks.
  • Calculate time taken for activities using real-life scenarios.
  • Develop an understanding of weekly and monthly cycles.
  • Use problem-solving skills to address questions about time.

Questions in Chapter

Make the calendar for the month of July 2024.

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Collect calendars for the last two years. Observe the following in both the calendars: What is the same? What is changing in the years?

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Write the names of the 12 months in a year.

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Months that have less than 30 days.

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Number of days in a year.

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Hetal says there are 53 weeks in a year. Is she right? Yes/No.

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Look at the birth certificate of Bincy and answer the following questions.

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Fill the table by writing events or activities from your daily life that can take the following durations of time.

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You may have seen digital watches or clocks at various places. Where have you seen them?

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Additional Practice Questions

What is the difference between an analog clock and a digital clock?

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Answer: An analog clock shows time with the use of an hour hand, minute hand, and often a second hand, whereas a digital clock displays time using numbers or digits.

If your school starts at 8:00 AM and finishes at 2:00 PM, how many hours do you spend at school?

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Answer: You spend 6 hours at school.

Why is it important to compare calendars from different years?

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Answer: Comparing calendars helps identify patterns such as consistent monthly durations and variations like leap years, aiding in understanding of time and scheduling.

If today is Thursday, what day will it be 10 days from now?

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Answer: 10 days from Thursday will be a Sunday.

Explain how you would use a sand clock to measure a duration of 5 minutes.

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Answer: Fill one side of the sand clock with enough sand to last 5 minutes when transferred completely to the other side. When the sand starts moving through the narrow opening, it marks the start of the 5-minute duration.

What exercises can help you better understand the passage of time in your daily activities?

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Answer: Engaging in activities like setting alarms, tracking time spent on activities, and creating weekly planners can help in understanding the passage of time.