Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply arithmetic skills while playing Sims4.

Materials and Prep

• A computer or gaming console with Sims4 installed
• Basic understanding of addition and subtraction

Activities

1. Activity 1: Simoleons Calculation

   While playing Sims4, keep track of the Simoleons earned and spent. Practice addition and subtraction by calculating the total Simoleons you have at different points in the game. For example, if you earn 100 Simoleons and then spend 50 Simoleons, how many Simoleons do you have left?

2. Activity 2: Furniture Shopping

   Go furniture shopping in Sims4 and set a budget for yourself. Practice subtraction by figuring out how much money you have left after purchasing different items. For instance, if your budget is 500 Simoleons and you buy a chair for 150 Simoleons, how much money do you have remaining?

3. Activity 3: Time Management

   Plan your Sim's daily activities and allocate time for different tasks such as sleeping, eating, and working. Use addition to calculate the total time spent on various activities throughout the day. For example, if you sleep for 8 hours, eat for 1 hour, and work for 4 hours, how many hours have you spent in total?

Second Grade Talking Points

• "Arithmetic is a branch of mathematics that deals with numbers and operations like addition and subtraction."
• "In Sims4, we can use arithmetic skills to manage our Sim's money, make budgets, and plan their daily activities."
• "Addition is when we combine two or more numbers to find the total. For example, if we have 3 apples and 4 oranges, we can add them together to find out how many fruits we have in total."
• "Subtraction is when we take away one number from another to find the difference. For instance, if we have 10 cookies and we eat 3 cookies, we can subtract 3 from 10 to see how many cookies are left."
• "By practicing arithmetic in Sims4, we can become better at math and apply our skills in fun and practical ways."