Even and Odd Number Explorers!

Math Grades 1st Grade 10:51 Video
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Lesson Description

Learn to identify even and odd numbers up to 20 through skip counting and hands-on activities, just like exploring outside!

Video Resource

Grade 1: Math Lesson #55 Identifying Odd and Even Numbers (Taking Math Outside!)

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Duration: 10:51
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Key Concepts

  • Even numbers
  • Odd numbers
  • Skip counting by 2
  • Pairs

Learning Objectives

  • Students will be able to identify even numbers up to 20.
  • Students will be able to identify odd numbers up to 19.
  • Students will be able to skip count by 2s to 20.
  • Students will be able to define even numbers by making pairs.

Educator Instructions

  • Introduction (5 mins)
    Begin by watching the video 'Grade 1: Math Lesson #55 Identifying Odd and Even Numbers (Taking Math Outside!)'. Discuss the concept of counting and skip counting. Review numbers from 0-20.
  • Even Number Explanation (5 mins)
    Explain that even numbers can be counted by 2s. Sing the skip counting song from the video. Emphasize that even numbers can be divided into pairs with none left over.
  • Odd Number Explanation (5 mins)
    Explain that odd numbers cannot be counted by 2s without having one left over. Relate this to not being able to make perfect pairs.
  • Outdoor Activity (10 mins)
    Gather small objects like rocks, shells, or toys. Have students create groups of different numbers (up to 20) and determine if each number is even or odd by trying to make pairs.
  • Wrap-Up and Review (5 mins)
    Review the definition of even and odd numbers. Sing the skip counting song again. Answer any questions.

Interactive Exercises

  • Pairing Game
    Give each student a set of number cards (1-20). Have them draw a card and then collect that many small objects. They then arrange the objects in pairs to determine if the number is even or odd.

Discussion Questions

  • What happens when you try to share an odd number of things equally?
  • Can you think of any even numbers bigger than 20?

Skills Developed

  • Number recognition
  • Skip counting
  • Problem-solving
  • Pairing

Multiple Choice Questions

Question 1:

Which of these numbers is an even number?

Correct Answer: 8

Question 2:

Which of these numbers is an odd number?

Correct Answer: 9

Question 3:

What comes next when we skip count by 2: 2, 4, 6, ?

Correct Answer: 8

Question 4:

If you have 4 cookies, can you share them equally with a friend so that you each get the same amount?

Correct Answer: Yes

Question 5:

If you have 5 pencils, can you share them equally with a friend so that you each get the same amount?

Correct Answer: No

Question 6:

Is the number 10 even or odd?

Correct Answer: Even

Question 7:

Is the number 7 even or odd?

Correct Answer: Odd

Question 8:

Which number is missing: 2, _, 6, 8?

Correct Answer: 4

Question 9:

Even numbers can be counted by what number?

Correct Answer: 2

Question 10:

Which of these numbers is an even number?

Correct Answer: 12

Fill in the Blank Questions

Question 1:

The numbers 2, 4, 6, 8, and 10 are all ________ numbers.

Correct Answer: even

Question 2:

An ______ number cannot be divided into pairs.

Correct Answer: odd

Question 3:

When we skip count by 2s, we say the ________ numbers.

Correct Answer: even

Question 4:

The number that comes after 16 when skip counting by 2 is ________.

Correct Answer: 18

Question 5:

The number 1 is an _______ number.

Correct Answer: odd

Question 6:

To determine if a group is even, put the items into ________.

Correct Answer: pairs

Question 7:

The number 0 is an ______ number.

Correct Answer: even

Question 8:

If there is an item left over when put into pairs, it's an ______ number.

Correct Answer: odd

Question 9:

An example of an even number is _____.

Correct Answer: 2

Question 10:

An example of an odd number is _____

Correct Answer: 1

Educational Standards

CCSS.Math.Content.1.OA.C.5:Relate counting to addition and subtraction (e.g., by counting on 2 to add 2). CCSS.Math.Content.1.NBT.A.1:Count to 120, starting at any number less than 120. In this range, read and write numerals and represent a number of objects with a written numeral.

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