Objective

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

Materials and Prep

Materials: Computer or tablet with Minecraft installed, paper, and pencil. Prep: Make sure Minecraft is set up and ready to play.

Activities

1. Minecraft Math Hunt: Explore Minecraft and find 10 different objects. Write down the number of each object you find. 2. Crafting Challenge: Choose a recipe in Minecraft and calculate the total number of resources needed to craft the item. 3. Building with Blocks: Create a structure in Minecraft using specific numbers of blocks, then calculate the total number of blocks used.

Third Grade Talking Points

• "In Minecraft, we can use math to count the number of objects we find, like trees, animals, and blocks."
• "When we craft items in Minecraft, we can add up the numbers of resources needed to make the item."
• "Building in Minecraft involves using numbers to figure out how many blocks we need to create our structures."