Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand basic math concepts through fun activities related to Fortnight.
Materials and Prep
- Paper
- Pencils or crayons
- Counters or small objects for counting
- No prior knowledge needed
Activities
- Fortnight Counting: Count how many trees, houses, or players you see in a Fortnight game. Write the numbers down.
- Build a Fortnight Math Story: Create a story involving characters from Fortnight where you can add or subtract items like weapons or shields.
- Fortnight Patterns: Draw a pattern using the shapes of different Fortnight items like shields, guns, or building blocks.
Talking Points
- Counting: "Let's count the number of trees in this game. 1, 2, 3, ..."
- Adding and Subtracting: "If we have 5 shields and we find 2 more, how many shields do we have now?"
- Patterns: "Can you make a pattern using the shapes of the guns and shields?"