aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 5
What topic	prisms
Quantity	1
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Lesson Introduction: Exploring the World of Prisms

Hook: "The Prism Quest"

Objective:

To engage students' curiosity and introduce the topic of prisms through a fun and interactive scenario.

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Preparation:

• Gather various objects around the classroom that resemble prisms (e.g., box, triangular chocolate bar, tissue box).
• Prepare a short backstory involving a "Prism Quest."

The Story:

"Once upon a time in the land of Geometry, a group of brave explorers set off on a quest to uncover the secrets of special shapes called prisms. They discovered that prisms were not just shapes; they were the key to unlocking treasures of light, colour, and space! However, the explorers needed your help to solve the mysteries behind these fascinating 3D shapes!"

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The Challenge:

"To begin our adventure, I have hidden clues around the classroom that will help us understand prisms better. Each clue will lead you to a different prism hidden in plain sight. Your task is to work in pairs, find these prisms, and answer the questions I will give you about their faces, edges, and vertices. Can you help the explorers unlock the secrets of prisms?"

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Student Engagement:

• Divide the class into pairs and give them a set time to find the objects.
• Distribute a worksheet with statements about prisms, where they can jot down their observations, the number of faces, edges, and vertices they identify.
• Encourage discussion among pairs about the shapes they find and what makes them prisms.

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Transition to the Lesson:

Once the scavenger hunt is complete, gather the students and have a short discussion on what they found. Highlight how each object can be categorized as a prism based on its properties.

"Well done, explorers! Now, let’s dive deeper into our findings and explore the exciting world of prisms together!"

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Conclusion:

This engaging and interactive introduction not only excites the students about the lesson ahead but also encourages teamwork, observation skills, and a solid foundation for understanding prisms in mathematics.