Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply algebraic concepts to solve problems related to Fortnite gameplay.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Pen, paper, and a device with internet access.
Prep: Basic understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division.

Activities

1. Create Fortnite Math Problems: Write down scenarios from Fortnite gameplay and create algebraic expressions to represent them. For example, if a player has 100 health points and gains 25 health points per second, how would you represent the total health gained in t seconds using an algebraic expression?

2. Solve Fortnite Math Problems: Solve the algebraic expressions created in activity 1 to find the answers. Use the knowledge of algebra to solve for different variables and understand the impact of different in-game scenarios.

3. Real-life Application: Discuss how algebra is used in game development and how understanding algebra can help in strategizing and decision-making during gameplay.

Seventh Grade Talking Points

• "Algebra helps us solve problems in Fortnite by representing in-game situations with letters and numbers, and then finding the values of those letters using math operations."
• "In Fortnite, understanding algebra can help us calculate damage dealt, health gained, or resources collected, which are important for making strategic decisions during gameplay."
• "Developers use algebra to create the mechanics of the game, such as determining how much damage a weapon does or how much health a player gains over time."