Telling Time

Front

What is a clock?

Back

A clock is a device used to measure and show time.

Front

What are the two main parts of a clock?

Back

The two main parts of a clock are the hour hand and the minute hand.

Front

What does the hour hand indicate?

Back

The hour hand indicates the current hour.

Front

What does the minute hand indicate?

Back

The minute hand indicates the current minutes.

Front

How many minutes are in one hour?

Back

There are 60 minutes in one hour.

Front

What is the term for the time between 12:00 PM and 12:59 PM?

Back

This time is called 'noon'.

Front

What is the term for the time between 12:00 AM and 12:59 AM?

Back

This time is called 'midnight'.

Front

How do you read the time 3:00 on a clock?

Back

The hour hand points to 3 and the minute hand points to 12.

Front

What does it mean when the minute hand is on the 6?

Back

It means it is 30 minutes past the hour.

Front

If the time is 10:18, where is the minute hand pointing?

Back

The minute hand is pointing slightly past the 3.