| aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type | Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson |
| Which subject | Mathematics |
| What age group | Year or Grade 7 |
| What topic | Products |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Kick off your lesson on products by immersing your students in a storyline where they become part of a magical market adventure that will help them understand and apply multiplication.
Start with a Story:
To grab their attention, begin your lesson with the following narrative:
🌟 Welcome, young adventurers! 🌟
Today, you will embark on a thrilling quest at the Magical Market of Multiples, a place where numbers come alive and every stall offers wonders beyond imagination!
In this enchanted market, every item you see is on sale for a special price that’s the product of two numbers. The catch? To purchase anything, you must first solve the magical riddle behind its price!
For example, the shiny apples at the Fruit Stall are labeled 6 x 4. If you can figure out the product—how many apples you can buy for the trade of 24 magic beans—you can take as many as you can carry!
Pose a question to the class:
Encourage students to discuss their thoughts in pairs before sharing with the class.
Once they have shared ideas, guide them:
After the engaging introduction, outline what they will learn:
By framing the lesson in an exciting narrative and encouraging interaction, you'll engage your Year 7 students and set a fun and enthusiastic tone for the learning ahead!