Lesson 2: What is a time zone?

Year 5 time zones geography lesson – Las Vegas

The Year 5 time zones geography lesson introduces pupils to global time zones with a focus on the difference between the UK (GMT) and Las Vegas (Pacific Time). Pupils use map skills and time calculations to understand longitude, meridians and the International Date Line.

• Learn about longitude, meridians and the International Date Line
• Compare UK time with Las Vegas (Pacific Standard Time)
• Calculate flight arrival and departure times
• Understand why the Earth is divided into 24 time zones

This download includes:

• Year 5 time zone Las Vegas PowerPoint on time zones and world maps
• Year 5 time zones worksheet with differentiated tasks
• Planning notes and activity cards for practice

Part of our GA approved Year 5 geography scheme of work on the region of North America, fully aligned to the National Curriculum.

Explore all Year 5 Viva Las Vegas resources. Access this complete Year 5 geography lesson as part of our KS2 Geography Scheme of Work.