Objective

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

Materials and Prep

• Pencil
• Calculator (optional)
• Worksheet (provided below)

Prior knowledge required:

• Basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division)
• Familiarity with fractions and decimals

Activities

1. Activity 1: Cat Food Consumption

   Calculate the amount of cat food a cat consumes in a week. Use the following information:

   • Average daily consumption per cat: 0.25 cups
   • Number of cats: 3
   • Days in a week: 7

   Write down the calculation and the final answer.

2. Activity 2: Cat Nap Time

   Calculate the total number of hours a cat sleeps in a year. Use the following information:

   • Average daily sleep time per cat: 12 hours
   • Number of cats: 2
   • Days in a year: 365

   Write down the calculation and the final answer.

3. Activity 3: Cat Age Conversion

   Convert the age of a cat in human years to cat years. Use the following information:

   • 1 human year is equivalent to 7 cat years
   • Human age of the cat: 10 years

   Write down the calculation and the final answer.

Seventh Grade Talking Points

• "Arithmetic is a branch of mathematics that deals with numbers and their operations."
• "In this lesson, we will be applying arithmetic concepts to solve problems related to cats."
• "We will calculate the amount of cat food consumed in a week, the total sleep time of cats in a year, and convert a cat's age from human years to cat years."
• "To solve these problems, we will use addition, multiplication, and division."
• "We will also practice converting units of time and applying ratios."
• "Remember to show your work and write down the final answers."