| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What age group | Year or Grade 1 |
| What topic | Fractions |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Today, we are going to learn about fractions by using something fun and delicious: pizza!
(Show a big colourful picture of a pizza)
"Good morning, everyone! Who here loves pizza? 🍕
Today, we’re going to explore a little secret about this yummy food! Did you know that pizza can help us understand fractions? Let’s find out how!"
"Imagine this: You are at a big birthday party with lots of friends, and there is one giant pizza. The chef cuts the pizza into equal slices so everyone can have a bit.
Let’s say there are 8 friends, and the chef cuts the pizza into 8 equal slices. Each of you will get one slice. If we think about it, each slice is 1 out of 8 parts of the whole pizza. Can anyone tell me how we can write that as a fraction?"
"Who can remember what a fraction looks like? Can a friend tell me the fraction for one slice of our pizza? That’s right! It’s 1/8!
Now, let’s count the slices together and learn more about how good pizza can teach us about parts of a whole."
"Are you all feeling hungry for some learning? Let’s grab our activity sheets and begin our journey into the world of fractions, one slice at a time!"
With this engaging introduction, you’ve piqued their interest in fractions while connecting it to something relatable and enjoyable!