Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply math concepts while learning about horses.

Materials and Prep

Materials needed: pencil, paper, calculator (optional)

Prior knowledge: basic addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Activities

• Calculate the average number of carrots a horse eats in a week. Use the information provided about the horse's daily consumption.

• Measure the height of your toy horse in centimeters and convert it to hands (a unit of measurement for horses).

• Create a budget for buying horse supplies. Research prices and calculate the total cost.

Talking Points

• "Let's calculate how many carrots a horse eats in a week by adding up its daily consumption."

• "Now, let's measure the height of our toy horse. Did you know horses are measured in hands?"

• "Imagine you have a budget to buy horse supplies. Let's research prices and calculate the total cost."