Objective

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

Materials and Prep

• Paper
• Pencil
• Calculator (optional)

No prior knowledge is required for this lesson.

Activities

1. Activity 1: Budgeting for Cosplay

   Ask the student to research the cost of different cosplay materials and accessories. Have them create a budget for their desired cosplay character, considering the prices of each item. They should calculate the total cost and determine how much money they need to save or raise.

2. Activity 2: Measurements for Costume Making

   Provide the student with measurements of different body parts (e.g., waist, chest, arm length) and ask them to calculate the required fabric length for making a costume. They should apply their knowledge of arithmetic operations like addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division to determine the appropriate measurements.

3. Activity 3: Prop Scaling

   Show the student pictures of different props used in cosplay and ask them to scale the size of a prop to fit their own body proportions. They should use ratios and proportions to calculate the dimensions of the prop based on their own measurements.

Seventh Grade Talking Points

• "In cosplay, it's important to plan and budget for your desired character's costume. Let's apply our arithmetic skills to create a budget."
• "To make a costume, we need to know the measurements of different body parts. We can use arithmetic operations to calculate the required fabric length."
• "Scaling props is crucial in cosplay to ensure they look proportionate to our own bodies. We can use ratios and proportions to determine the dimensions."