Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to apply math concepts to video games and understand how math is used in game design.

Materials and Prep

• Computer or gaming console
• Pen and paper

No prior knowledge is required for this lesson.

Activities

• Activity 1: Game Currency

  Choose one of your favorite video games and research its in-game currency system. Write down the different types of currency and their values. Calculate how much real money you would need to buy a specific item in the game.

• Activity 2: Game Statistics

  Select a character from a video game and gather information about their statistics, such as health points, attack power, or speed. Create a bar graph or a pie chart to visually represent these statistics and compare them to other characters in the game.

• Activity 3: Game Level Design

  Imagine you are designing a level for a video game. Draw a map and determine the dimensions of the level. Calculate the area and perimeter of the level using the measurements you have chosen.

Talking Points

• Video games often have their own currency system, just like real life. Can you think of any examples of in-game currency?

• When you want to buy something in a game, you usually need to know how much it costs. How can we calculate the real money value of an in-game item?

• Characters in video games have different statistics that affect their abilities. Can you name some statistics you might find in a game?

• Graphs and charts can help us visualize information. How would you represent different character statistics using a bar graph or a pie chart?

• Game levels have specific dimensions, just like objects in real life. How can we calculate the area and perimeter of a game level?