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Time Zones

World Time Zones Discussion starts by reviewing prior knowledge or brief description of the Prime Meridian. The Prime Meridian is the starting line, a line of longitude, that starts all time zones. It is located in Greenwich, London, England. The Prime Meridian is the starting line, a line of longitude, that starts all time zones. It is located in Greenwich, London, England.

6 Time Zones in Canada - 1 hour + 30 min - 1 hour - 1 hour +1 hour Adjust to your local time zone. Canada has 6 time zones. +1 hour

Hockey Night in Canada is on at 6:30 PM in Eastern Time http://www.cbc.ca/programguide/program/hockey_night_in_canada_on_cbc_scotiabank_hockey_tonight_hd/ You may substitute Eastern Time to your own local time zone. Hockey Night in Canada is on at 6:30 PM in Eastern Time

What other shows can you think of ? Invite children to talk about their favourite television program and discuss what times they are on in your local time zone compared to others in Canada.