Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply arithmetic concepts to real-life scenarios related to lego, boat building, titanic, and trains.

Materials and Prep

• Lego blocks
• Construction paper
• Scissors
• Glue
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Calculator (optional)
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)

Activities

1. Build a Lego boat using a specific number of blocks. Calculate the total number of blocks used.

2. Research the dimensions of the Titanic and create a scale drawing using construction paper. Calculate the scale factor used.

3. Design a train track layout using different lengths of tracks. Calculate the total length of the track used.

Sixth Grade Talking Points

• "Arithmetic is an important branch of mathematics that deals with numbers and operations."
• "We can use arithmetic to solve real-life problems and make calculations in various situations."
• "In this lesson, we will apply arithmetic concepts to activities related to lego, boat building, titanic, and trains."
• "We will calculate the total number of blocks used in a Lego boat, the scale factor for a Titanic drawing, and the total length of a train track layout."
• "By practicing these activities, we will strengthen our arithmetic skills and learn how to apply them in fun and creative ways."