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	Multuplication Factors & Multiples
Quantity	1
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Welcome to the World of Factors and Multiples!

Objective: Today, we are diving into the exciting universe of Multiplication Factors & Multiples!

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Warm-Up: The Mystery Box

Introduction

Let’s kick off our math adventure with a little mystery! Everyone loves a good mystery, right? For today's lesson, we’ll use our imaginations to explore factors and multiples. I have brought a magical box, and inside it are some special items. Make sure to listen closely!

Activity

1. The Mystery Box:
   Have a box (or bag) filled with various small items:

   • 6 toy cars
   • 12 marbles
   • 8 Lego pieces
   • 15 colored pencils

2. The Big Reveal:
   As I take each item out of the box, let’s talk about it.

   • What do you notice about the number of items? Can you think of other ways to group them?
   • For example, when I show you 12 marbles, can you think of how we might divide those into groups? (Factors of 12)

3. Exploring Factors:
   As we pull out each item, write down the number of items and discuss the factors. For instance, with 12 marbles, you can have:

   • 1 group of 12
   • 2 groups of 6
   • 3 groups of 4
   • 4 groups of 3
   • 6 groups of 2

   This way, we see how many different ways we can group the marbles! Each way we can group them is a factor.

Transition

Now that we've discovered factors through our Mystery Box, let’s delve deeper into multiples using these same items!

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Conclusion

Using our Mystery Box, we learned to find the factors of different numbers, and now we're ready to explore their multiples! Remember, every time we multiply a number, we create a series of multiples. So, are you ready to uncover more secrets in the world of factors and multiples? Let’s get started!

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Materials Needed:

• A box or bag
• Small items for counting (toy cars, marbles, etc.)
• Paper and pencils for students to write down their factors and observations

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By starting the lesson in this interactive and engaging way, students are encouraged to think critically while having fun, paving the way for a deeper understanding of multiplication factors and multiples!