Detailed Lesson Plan
Subject: Mathematics
Grade Level: Grade 4
Topic: Time Conversion and Elapsed Time
Time Allotment: 60 minutes
Integration: Punctuality, Efficiency, and Importance of Spending Time with Loved Ones
I. Learning Objectives
Convert time units from smaller to larger and vice versa.
Solve problems involving time conversion.
Find and solve problems involving elapsed time.
Appreciate the value of time in daily life.
II. Materials
Clock manipulative or clock app
Time conversion chart
Worksheets
Whiteboard and markers
Timer or stopwatch
III. Procedure
A. Preliminary Activities (10 minutes)
Teacher Activity Pupil Response
Greets the class and leads a short prayer. Pupils participate in the prayer.
Checks attendance. Pupils respond when called.
Asks: “What time did you wake up today?” Pupils share their answers.
Reviews: “How many seconds are in a Pupils answer: “60 seconds in a minute,”
minute? How many minutes in an hour?” “60 minutes in an hour,” etc.
Motivation: “Why is it important to manage Pupils respond with ideas like: “So we
our time well?” won’t be late,” “To finish our tasks,” etc.
B. Lesson Proper (35 minutes)
1. Presentation (10 minutes)
Teacher Activity Pupil Response
Shows a time conversion chart. Pupils observe and read aloud.
Explains how to convert time units (e.g., Pupils listen and take notes.
120 seconds = 2 minutes).
Demonstrates with examples on the board. Pupils answer when asked: “How many
hours in 3 days?” – “72 hours.”
2. Guided Practice (10 minutes)
Teacher Activity Pupil Response
Gives exercises: “Convert 180 seconds to Pupils answer: “3 minutes.”
minutes.”
Asks: “How many weeks are there in 2 Pupils answer: “8 weeks.”
months?” (Assume 1 month = 4 weeks)
Uses a clock manipulative: “If it’s 2:00 PM Pupils answer: “5:00 PM.”
now, what time will it be after 3 hours?”
3. Elapsed Time (10 minutes)
Teacher Activity Pupil Response
Explains how to find elapsed time using a Pupils listen and observe.
timeline or clock.
Gives example: “A movie starts at 1:30 PM Pupils answer: “1 hour and 45 minutes.”
and ends at 3:15 PM. What is the elapsed
time?”
Gives another example for group solving. Pupils work in pairs and share answers.
4. Word Problems (5 minutes)
Teacher Activity Pupil Response
Gives a word problem: “Anna studied from Pupils solve and answer: “2 hours and 30
6:00 PM to 8:30 PM. How long did she minutes.”
study?”
Discusses the solution with the class. Pupils explain their thinking.
C. Values Integration (5 minutes)
Teacher Activity Pupil Response
Asks: “Why is it important to be punctual?” Pupils respond: “So we won’t be late,” “To
respect others’ time.”
Asks: “How do you spend time with your Pupils share personal experiences.
family?”
IV. Evaluation (10 minutes)
Teacher Activity Pupil Response
Distributes a short quiz with: Pupils answer the quiz individually.
- 3 conversion items
- 2 elapsed time problems
- 1 word problem
Collects and checks the papers. Pupils submit their work.
V. Assignment
Task: Interview a family member and ask:
“How do you manage your time every day?”
Write 3–5 sentences about what you learned.