aidemia--modules-lessonstartideas_type	Give a creative idea how to begin a lesson
Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 3
What topic	Fractions
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Fun with Fractions: A Delicious Introduction

Objective

Today, we're going to explore fractions in a fun and tasty way! By the end of this lesson, you'll understand what fractions are and how they work.

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Opening Activity: Fraction Pizza Party!

Materials Needed

• Paper Plates (one for each student)
• Coloured Markers or Crayons
• Scissors
• Printable Fraction Pizza Template (optional)

Step 1: Build Your Pizza

1. Get Your Plate: Each of you will receive a paper plate. This represents your pizza!
2. Draw Your Toppings: Using the markers or crayons, add your favourite pizza toppings on one side of the plate. This could be pepperoni, mushrooms, cheese, or even pineapple!
3. Cut Your Pizza: Once you're done decorating, carefully cut your pizza into equal slices. You can choose to make it into quarters (4 slices), thirds (3 slices), or eighths (8 slices).

Step 2: Introduce the Concept

After everyone has created their pizzas, gather the class and ask:

• "How many slices did you cut your pizza into?"
• "If I take 3 slices from your pizza, what fraction of your pizza is left?"

Step 3: Discussion

Using the created pizzas, we will discuss:

• What a fraction means (part of a whole).
• The numerator (top number) and the denominator (bottom number).
• How many slices make up a whole pizza (denominator), and how many slices you have (numerator).

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Transition to Learning

Now that we’ve got a good idea about fractions, let’s get into our main activity where we will explore fractions through games, stories, and hands-on practice!

Think-Pair-Share

Let’s think about fractions in our lives. Can you think of other things that can be divided into fractions? Turn to your partner and share your ideas!

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By beginning our lesson with this interactive Fraction Pizza Party, students will engage with the concept of fractions through a tangible and enjoyable experience, laying the foundation for deeper mathematical understanding!