Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply arithmetic concepts in a fun and engaging way, relating them to your interests in cosplay and video games.

Materials and Prep

• Paper and pencil
• Calculator (optional)
• No prior knowledge required

Activities

1. Activity: Cosplay Costume Budget

   Choose a character you would like to cosplay as and research the cost of their costume pieces. Create a budget by listing each item and its cost. Use arithmetic to calculate the total cost of the costume and determine how much you need to save each week to afford it within a certain timeframe.

2. Activity: Video Game Time Management

   Select a video game you enjoy playing and determine how much time you spend playing it each week. Use arithmetic to calculate the average daily playtime and the total playtime in a month. Discuss how this impacts your daily routine and if any adjustments need to be made.

Seventh Grade Talking Points

• "Arithmetic is a branch of mathematics that deals with numbers and their operations, such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division."
• "In the cosplay costume budget activity, we will be using arithmetic to calculate the total cost of a costume and determine a savings plan. This will help us understand the importance of budgeting and financial planning."
• "For the video game time management activity, we will be using arithmetic to calculate average daily playtime and total playtime in a month. This will help us analyze how our hobbies impact our daily routines and time management skills."
• "Arithmetic skills are essential in everyday life, from managing personal finances to understanding statistics and probabilities in games and other real-world situations."
• "By applying arithmetic concepts to your interests in cosplay and video games, we can make math more enjoyable and relevant to your life."