Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply arithmetic skills to solve problems related to animals and their habitats.

Materials and Prep

Materials: Pencil, paper

Prep: None

Activities

1. Animal Population: Choose an animal species and research its population in the wild. Then, calculate the percentage change in population over the past decade.

2. Zoo Feeding: Research the daily food intake of a specific animal at the zoo. Calculate the total amount of food needed for a week and then for a month.

3. Animal Habitats: Select three different animal habitats and calculate the total area of each habitat. Then compare the sizes using appropriate mathematical operations.

Eighth Grade Talking Points

• "Arithmetic helps us understand changes in animal populations over time. For example, we can calculate the percentage change in the population of a specific animal species in the wild."
• "We can use arithmetic to solve real-life problems, such as determining the total amount of food needed for animals at the zoo. This helps ensure that the animals are well cared for."
• "Understanding the size of animal habitats through mathematics allows us to compare and analyze different habitats, helping us appreciate the diversity of animal environments."