Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply basic arithmetic concepts to solve problems within the context of Minecraft.

Materials and Prep

• Minecraft game
• Paper and pencil
• Basic understanding of addition and subtraction

Activities

• Activity 1: Counting Blocks

  Walk around your Minecraft world and count the number of blocks you see. Write down the total number.

• Activity 2: Adding Blocks

  Choose two different types of blocks in your Minecraft inventory. Add the number of each type of block together to find the total number of blocks.

• Activity 3: Subtracting Blocks

  Build a structure using blocks and then break some of them. Subtract the number of broken blocks from the total number you used to build the structure.

First Grade Talking Points

• "In Minecraft, we can count the number of blocks to see how many there are in our world."
• "When we add blocks together, we find the total number of blocks we have."
• "Subtracting blocks means taking some away to see how many are left."