Exploring the Magical Number 7!

Math Grades 1st Grade 8:57 Video
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Lesson Description

Let's learn all about the number 7 through fun stories and activities!

Video Resource

Learn Grade 1 - Maths - The Story of Number 7

KidsClassroom - Nursery Rhymes & Kids Songs

Duration: 8:57
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Key Concepts

  • Number 7 representation
  • Addition combinations that make 7
  • Understanding the equal sign

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify and represent the number 7 in different ways.
  • Students will be able to find different addition combinations that result in the sum of 7.
  • Students will be able to complete addition equations to equal the sum of 7.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Start by asking students what they already know about the number 7. Introduce the video 'Learn Grade 1 - Maths - The Story of Number 7'. Explain that the video will show them fun facts and stories about the number 7.
  • Video Viewing (7 mins)
    Play the YouTube video: 'Learn Grade 1 - Maths - The Story of Number 7'. Encourage students to pay attention to the different ways the number 7 is shown.
  • Discussion (5 mins)
    After the video, ask students what they learned about the number 7. Review the examples of 7 bees, 7 frogs, 7 lilies, and 7 butterflies. Discuss the different color combinations that make 7, such as 1 blue + 6 red.
  • Activity: Fill-in-the-Blanks (10 mins)
    Provide students with a worksheet containing fill-in-the-blank addition problems that equal 7 (similar to the video's activity). For example: _ + 4 = 7, 2 + _ = 7. Have students work individually or in pairs to solve the problems.
  • Activity: True or False (8 mins)
    Present students with addition equations. Some should equal 7 and some should not. Have the students identify if each equation is true or false. Example Equations: 3+4=7 (True), 2+6=7 (False), 5+2=7 (True), 1+5=7 (False).
  • Wrap-up (5 mins)
    Review the key concepts of the lesson. Ask students to give examples of things that come in groups of 7 (days of the week, etc.).

Interactive Exercises

  • Number 7 Hunt
    Have students search the classroom for the number 7 (on posters, in books, etc.).
  • Drawing 7
    Ask students to draw a picture showing 7 of something (e.g., 7 stars, 7 balloons).

Discussion Questions

  • Can you think of anything else that comes in a group of seven?
  • What are some different ways we can make the number 7 by adding two numbers together?

Skills Developed

  • Number recognition
  • Addition skills
  • Problem-solving

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which picture shows 7 stars?

Correct Answer: A picture of 7 stars

Question 2:

What is 3 + 4?

Correct Answer: 7

Question 3:

If you have 2 apples and you need 7, how many more do you need?

Correct Answer: 5

Question 4:

Which of these is NOT a way to make 7?

Correct Answer: 4 + 4

Question 5:

What number comes after 6?

Correct Answer: 7

Question 6:

What plus zero equals 7?

Correct Answer: 7

Question 7:

Sally has 4 pencils. How many more pencils does she need to have 7?

Correct Answer: 3

Question 8:

Which equation is true?

Correct Answer: 2 + 5 = 7

Question 9:

Which group has 7?

Correct Answer: OOOOOOO

Question 10:

Five plus what equals 7?

Correct Answer: 2

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

One plus _____ equals seven.

Correct Answer: six

Question 2:

_____ plus four equals seven.

Correct Answer: three

Question 3:

Two plus _____ equals seven.

Correct Answer: five

Question 4:

Four plus _____ equals seven.

Correct Answer: three

Question 5:

Five plus _____ equals seven.

Correct Answer: two

Question 6:

Seven plus _____ equals seven.

Correct Answer: zero

Question 7:

3 + ____ = 7

Correct Answer: 4

Question 8:

____ + 5 = 7

Correct Answer: 2

Question 9:

6 + ____ = 7

Correct Answer: 1

Question 10:

____ + 0 = 7

Correct Answer: 7

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.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 = _. 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).

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