Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply arithmetic concepts to solve problems related to beauty and aesthetics.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Pen, paper, calculator (optional)

Prep: Basic understanding of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division

Activities

1. Beauty Budget: Create a budget for purchasing beauty products. Use addition and subtraction to calculate the total cost and any discounts applied.

2. Makeup Math: Use multiplication to determine the price of multiple makeup items, and then calculate the total cost.

3. Beauty Ratios: Explore the concept of ratios by mixing different shades of makeup to achieve the desired color.

Eighth Grade Talking Points

• "Today, we will learn how to use arithmetic to manage our budget for beauty products. Let's start by adding up the costs of our favorite items."
• "When we're shopping for beauty products, it's important to understand how discounts and sales affect the total cost. We can use subtraction to calculate the final price."
• "Have you ever wondered how much it would cost to buy multiple items of the same makeup product? We can use multiplication to find out!"
• "Ratios can be used in beauty too! We can mix different shades of makeup to create our own unique colors. Let's explore this concept using arithmetic."