Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply arithmetic concepts to solve problems related to Animal Crossing.

Materials and Prep

• Paper and pencil
• Calculator (optional)
• Basic knowledge of arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division)

Activities

1. Activity 1: Calculate Bell Earnings

   Imagine you are playing Animal Crossing and you want to earn a specific number of Bells (in-game currency) to buy an item. Choose a target number of Bells and calculate how many times you need to perform certain tasks (e.g., catching fish, selling items) to reach your goal. Use the arithmetic operations to determine the number of times you need to perform each task.

2. Activity 2: Determine Turnip Profits

   In Animal Crossing, you can buy and sell turnips as a way to make a profit. Research the current in-game turnip prices and calculate the potential profit you can make by buying turnips at a certain price and selling them at a higher price. Use arithmetic operations to determine the profit amount.

3. Activity 3: Design Your Dream House

   Animal Crossing allows you to design and decorate your own house. Create a budget for your dream house and calculate the total cost of buying furniture, wallpapers, and other decorations. Use arithmetic operations to determine the total cost and make adjustments if necessary.

Seventh Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we will be applying arithmetic concepts to solve problems related to Animal Crossing."
• "Arithmetic operations such as addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division will help us calculate various aspects of the game."
• "By calculating Bell earnings, we can determine how many times we need to perform tasks to reach our desired in-game currency goal."
• "Researching turnip prices and calculating potential profits will help us make strategic decisions in the game."
• "Creating a budget for our dream house and calculating the total cost will allow us to manage our resources effectively."