Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply arithmetic concepts to solve problems related to reptiles, and understand the relevance of mathematics in real-life situations.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Pencil, paper, and a calculator (optional).

Prep: No prior knowledge required.

Activities

1. Reptile Math Problems: Solve word problems involving reptiles, such as determining the length of a snake or the number of lizard eggs.

2. Reptile Counting: Count the number of scales on a snake or the number of claws on a lizard, and perform basic arithmetic operations with the counts.

3. Reptile Measurement: Measure the length and width of a reptile's habitat and calculate the area and perimeter.

Seventh Grade Talking Points

• "Let's use our arithmetic skills to solve real-life problems related to reptiles. For example, how long is a snake if it grows 5 inches each year for 8 years?"
• "We can also count the number of scales on a snake and use addition and subtraction to find the total number of scales or the difference between two snakes."
• "When measuring a reptile's habitat, we can apply our knowledge of multiplication and addition to find the area and perimeter, which helps us understand the space needed for reptiles to thrive."