Objective

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

Materials and Prep

Materials: Computer with Minecraft, pencil, paper

Prep: Have Minecraft installed and ready to play

Activities

1. Minecraft Math Quest: Create a quest in Minecraft where the student has to solve arithmetic problems to advance to the next level.

2. Build and Solve: Have the student build structures in Minecraft using specific block quantities and then solve arithmetic problems based on the blocks used.

3. Math Maze: Create a maze in Minecraft where the student has to solve arithmetic problems to find their way out.

Seventh Grade Talking Points

• Arithmetic in Minecraft: "In Minecraft, we can use arithmetic to count resources and plan our builds."
• Addition and Subtraction: "We can use addition to combine resources and subtraction to manage our inventory."
• Multiplication and Division: "Multiplication helps us calculate total resources, and division helps us distribute them equally."
• Problem-Solving: "By using arithmetic, we can solve puzzles and overcome challenges in the Minecraft world."