Introduction to Time Zones

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http://www.statebits.com/time-zone-mapClick Here to Learn More!United States Time ZonesThe USA is originally divided up into SIX time zones. Today were only going to be looking at the FOUR that cover the Continental United States (the lower 48 states.)EST, CST, MST, and PSTThe reason for this is because the other two time zones are for Alaska (AKST) and Hawaii (HAST).We will be covering these another day!Time Zone OverviewQuestion: Why are there 24 time zones on Earth?

Answer: So that everyone can be on the same schedule with the SunTime Zone OverviewQuestion: Why did we start using different time zones?

Answer: Because, in 1883 railroad companies started using time zones in order to standardize their schedules.

Now, its time to learn about U.S. Time Zones!

Eastern Standard TimeThis time zone is located from the Eastern coast of the U.S. into Indiana and down to Florida.

One of the major cities that is located in EST is New York City, NY.

Back to U.S. Time Zone MapQuizThis quiz will test your new knowledge of Time Zones

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United States Time ZonesThe rest of the United States in divided up into FOUR time zones.

United States Time ZonesThe four U.S. time zones are:Pacific Standard TimePSTMountain Standard TimeMSTCentral Standard TimeCSTEastern Standard TimeEST

United States Time ZonesUse this link for the website, www.24timezones.com, to learn more about the FOUR U.S. time zones:

U.S. Time Zones

After youve gone to the website go on to the ChecklistUnited States Time ZonesTo learn a little more about each U.S. Time Zone

ClickHereClick HereClick HereClickHereWhen youve seen each time zone lesson click the quiz button or click here for the quizQuizQuestion 1:

How many time zones are there in the world?

A: 1B: 24C: 30THE ENDGood job class!

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