Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply basic arithmetic skills in a fun Minecraft-themed activity.

Materials and Prep

• Minecraft game (if available)
• Pencil and paper

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Counting Blocks:

   Take your Minecraft game and count the number of blocks you need to build a simple house. Write down the number.

2. Addition Challenge:

   Imagine you need to add more blocks to your house. If you already have 10 blocks and you need 5 more, how many blocks will you have in total? Write down the addition equation and solve it.

3. Subtraction Adventure:

   Now, let's say you accidentally removed 3 blocks from your house. How many blocks will be left? Write down the subtraction equation and solve it.

First Grade Talking Points

• "In Minecraft, we can build houses using blocks."
• "Counting helps us keep track of how many blocks we need."
• "When we add blocks, we are putting more together."
• "When we subtract blocks, we are taking some away."
• "We can write addition equations using the plus sign (+) and subtraction equations using the minus sign (-)."