Telling time: am and pm

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What does AM stand for?

Back

AM stands for 'Ante Meridiem', which means 'before noon'. It refers to the time from midnight to noon.

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CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.3.3C

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What does PM stand for?

Back

PM stands for 'Post Meridiem', which means 'after noon'. It refers to the time from noon to midnight.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.W.3.3C

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

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When do we say it is AM?

Back

We say it is AM during the morning hours, from 12:00 midnight to 11:59 in the morning.

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CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.3.3C

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When do we say it is PM?

Back

We say it is PM during the evening and night hours, from 12:00 noon to 11:59 at night.

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CCSS.1.MD.B.3

Front

What time do you usually wake up?

Back

Most people wake up in the morning, which is AM.

Tags

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.3.3C

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What time do you usually go to bed?

Back

Most people go to bed at night, which is PM.

Tags

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.3.3C

Front

If it is 8:00 in the morning, is it AM or PM?

Back

It is AM.

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CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.3.3C

Front

If it is 7:00 in the evening, is it AM or PM?

Back

It is PM.

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CCSS.1.MD.B.3

Front

What activity do you do in the morning?

Back

You might eat breakfast or go to school in the morning, which is AM.

Tags

CCSS.W.2.3

CCSS.L.1.6

CCSS.L.3.6

CCSS.L.K.5A

CCSS.W.3.3C

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What activity do you do in the evening?

Back

You might have dinner or watch TV in the evening, which is PM.

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CCSS.L.4.1C

CCSS.L.9-10.1B