Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand and apply arithmetic concepts through fun activities related to Doctor Who.

Materials and Prep

• Paper and pencils
• Calculator (optional)

No prior knowledge is required for this lesson.

Activities

• 1. Timey-Wimey Math: Solve arithmetic problems related to time travel in Doctor Who. For example, calculate how many years the Doctor has been alive if he regenerated 13 times, with each regeneration lasting 500 years.
• 2. Alien Currency Conversion: Create a currency conversion chart for different alien currencies mentioned in Doctor Who. Practice converting amounts between these currencies using arithmetic operations.
• 3. TARDIS Dimensions: Use arithmetic to calculate the volume and surface area of the TARDIS. Explore how these measurements change when the TARDIS is bigger on the inside.
• 4. Dalek Defense: Solve arithmetic problems to help the Doctor defeat the Daleks. For example, calculate how many Daleks can be destroyed with a certain number of sonic blasts.

Talking Points

• Time Travel: "In Doctor Who, the Doctor travels through time and encounters various time-related challenges. Today, we will solve arithmetic problems related to time travel and the Doctor's age."
• Currency Conversion: "In different episodes, the Doctor encounters alien currencies. We will create a conversion chart and practice converting between these currencies using arithmetic."
• TARDIS Dimensions: "The TARDIS is the Doctor's time machine and spaceship. We will use arithmetic to calculate its volume and surface area. We will also explore how the TARDIS can be bigger on the inside."
• Dalek Defense: "The Daleks are one of the Doctor's most famous enemies. We will solve arithmetic problems to help the Doctor defeat them. Get ready to blast some Daleks!"