Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply arithmetic concepts in a fun and interactive way using Minecraft.

Materials and Prep

• A computer or tablet with Minecraft installed
• Pen and paper for taking notes
• Basic understanding of addition and subtraction

Activities

1. Start Minecraft and enter a creative mode world.

   Build a house using blocks of different colors and shapes.

   Count the total number of blocks used and write it down.

2. Explore the Minecraft world and gather different types of resources, such as wood, stone, and coal.

   Count the total number of each resource collected and write it down.

3. Add the total number of blocks used in the house and the total number of each resource collected.

   Write down the sum of each set of numbers.

4. Subtract the total number of resources from the total number of blocks used in the house.

   Write down the difference between the two numbers.

First Grade Talking Points

• "In Minecraft, we can use blocks to build houses and structures."
• "We can count the blocks we use to see how many we have."
• "We can also collect resources like wood and stone in Minecraft."
• "By counting the resources we collect, we can see how many we have."
• "To find the total, we can add the numbers together."
• "Sometimes, we need to subtract the number of resources from the number of blocks to find the difference."