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.
