Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply arithmetic concepts to solve mathematical problems using Super Mario Odyssey as a fun and engaging context.

Materials and Prep

• Super Mario Odyssey video game
• Pen and paper
• Calculator (optional)

No prior knowledge is required for this lesson. Just come with a willingness to explore math in a fun way!

Activities

1. Activity 1: Coin Collection

Play Super Mario Odyssey and keep track of the number of coins collected in each level. Create a table to record the data. Calculate the average number of coins collected per level.

2. Activity 2: Power Moon Hunt

Select a kingdom in Super Mario Odyssey and identify the total number of Power Moons available. Divide the total number of Power Moons by the number of levels in the kingdom to find out how many Power Moons are there on average per level.

3. Activity 3: Bowser's Castle

Imagine you need to defeat Bowser in Super Mario Odyssey, and you can only use fireballs. Calculate how many fireballs you would need to defeat Bowser if each fireball causes 20% damage to him. Round your answer to the nearest whole number.

Seventh Grade Talking Points

• "Arithmetic is an important branch of mathematics that deals with numbers and their operations."
• "In Super Mario Odyssey, we can use arithmetic to solve problems and make decisions."
• "By collecting coins in the game, we can practice calculating averages."
• "Determining the average number of Power Moons per level helps us understand the distribution of collectibles in the game."
• "Calculating the number of fireballs needed to defeat Bowser helps us strategize our approach to the game."
• "By applying arithmetic concepts in Super Mario Odyssey, we can improve our problem-solving skills and have fun at the same time!"