| 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 | Fractions |
| Quantity | 1 |
| Any other preferences |
Imagine this: Your friends have decided to throw a surprise pizza party! 🎉 You have a delicious, large pizza in front of you, and it’s time to divide it among your friends—there are 8 of you, including yourself. But here’s the twist: Each person has different preferences on how many slices they want!
As you look at the pizza, you notice it is sliced into 12 perfect slices. You know that you'll need to use fractions to ensure that everyone gets a piece of the pie (literally). So, how can you share the pizza fairly among your friends, ensuring everyone is happy and no one gets left out?
Question for Students: "How would you divide the pizza to make sure everyone gets their fair share while dealing with uneven requests? Can fractions help us solve this pizza dilemma?"
Encourage students to share their thoughts on how they would handle this scenario. Prompt them to think about the following:
After discussing their ideas and approaches, transition into the lesson by explaining that today, we will explore the world of fractions, focusing on how they can be used to solve real-life problems, like our pizza party dilemma. We'll learn about different types of fractions, how to add and subtract them, and how to apply these skills to ensure everyone gets their fair share!
This engaging start not only captures students' attention but also connects mathematical concepts to their everyday experiences, making learning about fractions both fun and relevant.