Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand basic math concepts while having fun with Godzilla!
Materials and Prep
- Paper
- Pencils
- Calculator (optional)
No special knowledge needed, just bring your enthusiasm!
Activities
- Create a Godzilla Math Story: Write a story where Godzilla uses math to defeat his enemies. Include addition, subtraction, and multiplication problems within the story.
- Measure Godzilla's Height: Estimate how tall Godzilla would be in real life. Use a ruler or tape measure to measure a similar object's height, then calculate how many of those objects would fit into Godzilla's height.
- Design a Math Maze: Create a maze where Godzilla has to solve math problems to find his way out. Include different math operations like addition, subtraction, and multiplication.
Talking Points
- Quotation: "Imagine if Godzilla had to use math to figure out how many buildings he destroyed!"
- Quotation: "Let's pretend Godzilla is as tall as 10 school buses stacked on top of each other. How tall would he be in feet?"
- Quotation: "If Godzilla needs to defeat 5 enemies, and he can defeat 2 enemies with each blast of his fire breath, how many blasts does he need?"