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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 1
What topic	Chance and probability
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Chance and Probability Lesson Introduction

Jumping into the World of Chance!

Objective:

Today, we’re going to explore the exciting world of chance and probability! To kick things off, we’ll play a fun game that will help us understand what it means when we say something is likely, unlikely, or certain to happen!

Warm-Up Activity: The Mystery Box

Materials Needed:

• A decorated box (this can be anything from a shoe box to a colourful bag)
• A selection of small toys or objects (e.g., a toy car, a block, a ball, a pencil, etc.)
• Two labels: "LIKELY" and "UNLIKELY"

Step-by-Step Instructions:

1. Setting the Scene: Start by gathering the students in a circle. Show them the mystery box filled with toys. Get them excited by saying,
   "Today, we have a special mystery box! It’s filled with surprises, but can you guess what’s inside?"

2. Making Predictions: Ask the students,
   "If I reach into this box, what are the chances that I will pull out a toy car? Raise your hand if you think it’s likely that I will pull out a toy car!" (Encourage students to share their predictions).
   After some discussion, guide students to think about the definitions of "likely" and "unlikely".

3. Classify the Objects: After predictions, let them take turns pulling out one item from the mystery box. Each time an item is pulled out, ask the class:
   "Was this item likely or unlikely to be in our mystery box?"
   Help students to use the correct terminology, guiding them to place a label on their predictions.

4. Reflection Time: Once all items are out, have a brief reflection. Discuss how many times certain items were chosen, reinforcing the ideas of probability.
   For instance,
   "How many of us thought the ball was likely to be in the box, and how many thought it was unlikely?"

Conclusion:

To wrap up, tell the students that they just embarked on a fun adventure into chance! Let them know that today, we’ll dive deeper into understanding these ideas and how they apply not only to toys but to everyday life!

Transition to Main Lesson:

Now that we’re warmed up and ready to explore, let’s learn about more examples of chance and probability in our world!