Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply basic arithmetic skills while playing the game Uno.

Materials and Prep

• Uno cards
• Pen or pencil
• Blank paper

Before starting the lesson, make sure you are familiar with the rules of Uno.

Activities

1. Activity 1: Addition and Subtraction

   Play a game of Uno with the regular rules. However, each time you play a card, you must solve a simple addition or subtraction problem before playing the card. For example, if you play a "7" card, you can say "7 minus 3 equals?" and the answer would be "4" before you can place the card on the pile.

2. Activity 2: Multiplication and Division

   In this game, you will use multiplication and division. Each time you play a card, you must solve a multiplication or division problem. For example, if you play a "3" card, you can say "3 times 5 equals?" and the answer would be "15" before you can place the card on the pile.

3. Activity 3: Word Problems

   For this activity, create word problems related to Uno cards. For example, "If you have 4 red cards and you draw 2 more, how many red cards do you have in total?" or "If you have 12 cards in your hand and you need to give away 3, how many cards will you have left?" Solve these word problems together while playing the game.

Third Grade Talking Points

• "Mathematics is an important subject that helps us solve problems and make sense of numbers."
• "Today, we will be using our arithmetic skills to play Uno, a fun card game."
• "We will practice addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division while playing the game."
• "By solving math problems during the game, we can reinforce our understanding of basic arithmetic operations."
• "Word problems are a great way to apply math skills to real-life situations."
• "Remember to have fun while learning and playing Uno!"