Was it hard to begin school on time today? If so, it is likely due to the archaic practice of setting the clocks ahead (spring forward!) to usher in Daylight Savings Time (DST). What a funny concept! Are we really saving any time, or are we simply messing up schedules? That is just one of the questions you could ask your groggy little darlings today when they write a humorous piece about DST.
For this assignment, have your student(s) get out one of the following sets (the usual tools):
- paper and pencil/pen
- computer/laptop and nimble fingers
This assignment is all about being funny about the facts surrounding DST. First, a few of tidbits about the practice:
- spring forward (a.k.a. lose one hour of sleep)
- reduce the amount of energy used at night (lights)
- mess up the sleeping schedules in your home
- practice first suggested by Benjamin Franklin in 1784
- first put into practice in 1895
- extends working hours in the summertime
- may reduce traffic accidents
After each student understands the concept and reasons/results surrounding the practice of DST, have him/her write a funny poem or short story about it. The event may be made up or based on reality. Encourage the student(s) to be creative, have fun, and, by all means, take a nap when the piece is finished to make up for the hour of lost sleep Sunday morning!
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