The Story of Six: A Fun Adventure with Numbers!

Math Grades 1st Grade 10:41 Video
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Lesson Description

Join Star and learn all about the number 6! We'll count, add, and discover different ways to make 6 in this exciting lesson.

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Learn Grade 1 - Maths - The Story of number 6

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Duration: 10:41
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Key Concepts

  • Counting to 6
  • Different combinations that make 6
  • Addition as combining groups

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to count to 6 accurately.
  • Students will be able to identify different addition combinations that equal 6 (e.g., 1+5, 2+4, 3+3).
  • Students will be able to complete simple addition equations with a sum of 6.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by asking students if they know the number 6. Show them the number 6 and ask them to count to 6 together as a class. Introduce the video 'The Story of Number 6' and tell them they will learn all about the number 6 today.
  • Video Viewing (7 mins)
    Play the YouTube video 'Learn Grade 1 - Maths - The Story of number 6'. Encourage students to follow along and count with the video.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After the video, review what they learned. Ask them what combinations make 6. Discuss the different objects they counted in the video.
  • Activity: Number 6 Flower (10 mins)
    Draw a large flower on the board. Write '6' in the center. On each petal, write a different addition combination that equals 6 (1+5, 2+4, 3+3, 4+2, 5+1). Have students come up and read each combination.
  • Worksheet Activity (10 mins)
    Distribute a worksheet with fill-in-the-blank addition problems where the answer is always 6 (e.g., 2 + __ = 6, __ + 1 = 6). Have students complete the worksheet individually or in pairs.
  • Wrap Up (3 mins)
    Review the key concepts again. Ask students to share their favorite way to make 6. Congratulate them on learning about the number 6!

Interactive Exercises

  • Counting Objects
    Give each student 6 small objects (e.g., blocks, counters). Have them arrange the objects in different ways to show different combinations that make 6 (e.g., 2 groups of 3, 1 group of 1 and 1 group of 5).
  • Number Line Hop
    Draw a number line from 0 to 6 on the board. Call out addition problems that equal 6 (e.g., 2 + 4). Have students hop from 0 to the first number, then hop the second number to reach 6.

Discussion Questions

  • What are some things you can find 6 of?
  • Can you think of other ways to make 6 by adding?

Skills Developed

  • Counting
  • Addition
  • Problem-solving

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

What number comes after 5?

Correct Answer: 6

Question 2:

Which of these shows how to make 6?

Correct Answer: 3 + 3

Question 3:

How many fingers are on one hand and one more finger?

Correct Answer: 6

Question 4:

If you have 2 apples and get 4 more, how many apples do you have?

Correct Answer: 6

Question 5:

What plus 5 equals 6?

Correct Answer: 1

Question 6:

Which group has six?

Correct Answer: Six oranges

Question 7:

You have three toy cars, how many more do you need to have six cars?

Correct Answer: Three

Question 8:

Which of the following is not a way to make six?

Correct Answer: 1 + 4

Question 9:

Count the dots: •••••• How many are there?

Correct Answer: Six

Question 10:

Which number is closest to six?

Correct Answer: Five

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

3 + ___ = 6

Correct Answer: 3

Question 2:

1 + ___ = 6

Correct Answer: 5

Question 3:

2 + ___ = 6

Correct Answer: 4

Question 4:

___ + 3 = 6

Correct Answer: 3

Question 5:

___ + 1 = 6

Correct Answer: 5

Question 6:

4 + ___ = 6

Correct Answer: 2

Question 7:

5 + ___ = 6

Correct Answer: 1

Question 8:

Six is one more than ___.

Correct Answer: 5

Question 9:

Two plus four equals ___.

Correct Answer: 6

Question 10:

A triangle has three sides. Two triangles have ___ sides.

Correct Answer: 6

Educational Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.A.1:Use addition and subtraction within 20 to solve word problems involving situations of adding to, taking from, putting together, taking apart, and comparing, with unknowns in all positions, e.g., by using objects, drawings, and equations with a symbol for the unknown number to represent the problem. CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.C.6:Add and subtract within 20, demonstrating fluency for addition and subtraction within 10. Use strategies such as counting on; making ten (e.g., 8 + 6 = 8 + 2 + 4 = 10 + 4 = 14); decomposing a number leading to a ten (e.g., 13 - 4 = 13 - 3 - 1 = 10 - 1 = 9); using the relationship between addition and subtraction (e.g., knowing that 8 + 4 = 12, one knows 12 - 8 = 4); and creating equivalent but easier or known sums (e.g., adding 6 + 7 by creating the known equivalent 6 + 6 + 1 = 12 + 1 = 13). CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.D.8:Determine the unknown whole number in an addition or subtraction equation relating three whole numbers. For example, determine the unknown number that makes the equation true in each of the equations 8 + ? = 11, 5 = _ - 3, 6 + 6 = _.

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