Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to apply arithmetic concepts in a fun and engaging way by relating them to the sport of lacrosse.

Materials and Prep

• Pen or pencil
• Blank paper or notebook
• Calculator (optional)

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Activity 1: Lacrosse Score Calculation

   Ask the student to imagine that they are keeping score for a lacrosse game. Provide them with a scenario where Team A scores 3 goals and Team B scores 5 goals. Ask the student to calculate the total number of goals scored in the game.

2. Activity 2: Lacrosse Statistics

   Give the student a set of statistics for a lacrosse player. For example, Player X has scored 12 goals in the past 6 games. Ask the student to calculate the average number of goals scored per game by dividing the total goals by the number of games played.

3. Activity 3: Lacrosse Time Calculation

   Provide the student with a scenario where a lacrosse game starts at 3:30 PM and ends at 5:15 PM. Ask the student to calculate the duration of the game by subtracting the start time from the end time.

Sixth Grade Talking Points

• "In lacrosse, scoring goals is an important part of the game. We can use arithmetic to calculate the total number of goals scored by adding the goals of both teams."
• "When we have statistics about a player's performance, we can use arithmetic to find the average. This tells us how many goals the player scores on average per game."
• "Time is an essential element in sports. By subtracting the start time from the end time, we can calculate the duration of a game."