Like I do practically whenever Daylight Saving Time ends or begins, I have gathered together a handful of brief video explanations about why we have Daylight Saving Time. Take a look and see if there is one that can assist you discuss Daylight Saving Time to your students..
National Geographic has actually two videos entitled Daylight Saving Time 101. The first one, published in 2015, is a bit more positive than the 2nd one that was published in 2019. Both versions are embedded listed below..

Daytime Saving Time ends today for a lot of my pals in Europe and it ends next Sunday for those people in North American states and provinces that observe Daylight Saving Time. As someone who gets up early and lives in a northern state, I welcome the modification as Ill see the sun an hour previously. And hopefully, my kids will make the most of the “additional” hour of time for sleeping next Saturday night.

CGP Greys video explanation of Daylight Saving Time is still an excellent one even if it isnt as succinct as the videos above.

The Telegraph has a 90 2nd explanation of Daylight Saving Time. The video does not have any narration so it can be enjoyed without sound.

TED-Ed has 2 lessons that arent particularly about Daylight Saving Time however relate to the topic. The History of Keeping Time explains sundials, hourglasses, and the advancement of timezones. Second, How Did Trains Standardize Time in the United States? explains the function of railroads in the advancement of the timezones utilized in the United States (and many of Canada) today.