Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply arithmetic skills to solve real-life problems related to American Girl dolls.
Materials and Prep
- Pencil
- Calculator (optional)
- American Girl doll catalog or website
- Pen and paper for note-taking
Prior knowledge of basic arithmetic operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division) is required for this lesson.
Activities
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Activity 1: Doll Price Comparison
Choose three different American Girl dolls from the catalog or website. Write down their prices. Use your arithmetic skills to find the differences in prices between the dolls. Calculate the average price of the three dolls. Discuss why some dolls may be more expensive than others.
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Activity 2: Budgeting for Accessories
Select five accessories for your American Girl doll. Write down their prices. Add up the total cost of the accessories. If you have a budget of $50, determine if you can afford all the accessories. If not, figure out which ones you can purchase within your budget.
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Activity 3: Doll Clothing Sale
There is a sale on American Girl doll clothing, where all items are 30% off. Choose three clothing items and calculate their discounted prices. Determine the total amount of money you will save with the discount. Discuss the concept of percentages and how they relate to discounts.
Seventh Grade Talking Points
- "Arithmetic is an essential skill in our everyday lives, and it helps us solve problems and make informed decisions."
- "American Girl dolls are popular toys that many children enjoy collecting and playing with."
- "In Activity 1, we will compare the prices of different dolls and find the differences and averages using arithmetic."
- "Activity 2 focuses on budgeting, where we will determine if we can afford certain accessories for our dolls within a given budget."
- "In Activity 3, we will explore the concept of discounts by calculating the discounted prices of doll clothing items."
- "By the end of this lesson, you will have strengthened your arithmetic skills and applied them to real-life situations involving American Girl dolls."