Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to practice multiplication and division while learning fun facts about George Washington.
Materials and Prep
- Paper
- Pencil
- Calculator (optional)
- Basic understanding of multiplication and division
Activities
- Math with George: Solve multiplication and division problems related to George Washington's life. For example, if he had 3 horses and each horse had 4 legs, how many legs are there in total?
- Timeline Math: Create a timeline of George Washington's life and calculate how many years passed between significant events. For instance, how many years was he president?
- Crossword Puzzle: Solve a crossword puzzle with math-related clues about George Washington. For example, the first president of the United States (7 letters).
Talking Points
- George Washington: "George Washington was the first President of the United States. He is often called the 'Father of His Country'."
- Multiplication: "Multiplication is like adding numbers together multiple times. For example, 3 x 4 means adding 3 four times: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12."
- Division: "Division is splitting a number into equal parts. For instance, if we have 12 cookies and want to share them equally among 4 friends, each friend gets 3 cookies."
- Math Fun Fact: "Did you know George Washington's teeth were not made of wood? They were actually made of materials like ivory, gold, and lead."