Objective

By the end of this lesson, the student will be able to apply arithmetic skills to solve problems related to Christmas china.

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencil
• Christmas-themed china images or examples (optional)

No prior knowledge or preparation is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Activity 1: Christmas China Shopping

   Imagine you are going shopping for Christmas china. Create a shopping list of different items you would like to buy. Assign a price to each item and calculate the total cost of your shopping list.

2. Activity 2: Setting the Table

   Pretend you are setting the table for a Christmas dinner using your Christmas china. Draw a table setting with different items such as plates, cups, and utensils. Assign a quantity to each item and calculate the total number of items needed for a specific number of guests.

3. Activity 3: Sharing the Cost

   Suppose you and your friends want to buy a set of Christmas china to share. The total cost of the set is $100. How much should each person contribute if there are 5 people in the group?

Fourth Grade Talking Points

• "Arithmetic is a branch of mathematics that deals with numbers and their operations."
• "In this lesson, we will be using arithmetic to solve problems related to Christmas china."
• "We will practice addition, multiplication, and division to calculate costs, quantities, and contributions."
• "Remember to read the problems carefully and think about what operation is needed to solve them."
• "Don't forget to double-check your calculations and make sure your answers make sense in the context of the problem."