Understanding Time Units
Time is all around us!
We measure time in different units depending on how long something takes. Let's learn how to convert between these units like a time wizard!
Conversion Rules
1️⃣ 1 minute = 60 seconds
2️⃣ 1 hour = 60 minutes
3️⃣ 1 day = 24 hours
Let's Practice!
Example 1: The Cookie Timer
Your cookies need to bake for 180 seconds. How many minutes is that?
180 seconds = ? minutes
Remember: 1 minute = 60 seconds
So we divide seconds by 60: 180 ÷ 60 = 3
Answer: 180 seconds = 3 minutes
So we divide seconds by 60: 180 ÷ 60 = 3
Answer: 180 seconds = 3 minutes
Example 2: Movie Marathon
You watched movies for 4.5 hours. How many minutes is that?
4.5 hours = ? minutes
Remember: 1 hour = 60 minutes
So we multiply hours by 60: 4.5 × 60 = 270
Answer: 4.5 hours = 270 minutes
So we multiply hours by 60: 4.5 × 60 = 270
Answer: 4.5 hours = 270 minutes
Parent Tips 🌟
- Kitchen Timer Fun: Practice conversions while cooking - ask "If we bake cookies for 120 seconds, how many minutes is that?"
- Daily Schedule: Convert activities in your daily schedule from hours to minutes (e.g., "Soccer practice is 1.5 hours - that's how many minutes?")
- Visual Aid: Create a colorful conversion chart together and post it where your child does homework.