TEC Lesson Plan
The Chip Game
Kindergarten



Contributor Information
Name: Donna Hall
Date: July 1999
email address: Donna_Hall@placesmail.pinellas.k12.fl.us
School: Pinellas Central Elementary

Standards
Sunshine State Standards K - 2
Strand(s): Mathematics
Standard(s) and Benchmark(s):
MA.A.1.1.1 The student associates verbal names, written word names, and standard numerals with the whole numbers less than 1000.
MA.A.1.1.3 The student uses objects to represent a whole number or a commonly used fraction and relates these numbers to real-world situations.
MA.A.1.1.4 The student understands that numbers can be represented in a variety of equivalent forms.
MA.A.3.1.1 The student understands and explains the effect of addition and subtraction on whole numbers, including the inverse (opposite) relationship of the two operations.

NET Standards
T.1.1.1 1. Basic operations and concepts 1. Use input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard, remote control) and output devices (e.g., monitor, printer) to successfully operate computers, VCR’s, audio tapes, and other technologies.
T.1.1.2 1.Basic operations and concepts 2. Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities.
T.3.1.2 3. Technology productivity tools 2. Use a variety of media and technology resources for directed and independent learning activities.
T.3.1.8 3. Technology productivity tools 8. Create developmentally appropriate multimedia products with support from teachers, family members, or student partners.

Lesson Plan

Title: The Chip Game

Technology Resource Requirements:

Subject Area(s): Mathematics

Grade Level: Kindergarten

Short Description:

Approximate Time Required: 1-2 days and on-going

Gain Attention: Tell the children you have a new game to show them.

Tasks:

• Hold 3 chips (two-color counters, bingo chips, poker chips, etc.) in your hand. Count them and show the children that you have only 3. Put your hands behind you and when you bring your hands back in front open one hand and show them that you have 1 chip in it. Have the children guess how many chips are in the other, closed hand. After a few guesses, show them that you have 2 chips in your other hand. Count them and show them that you still have only 3 chips “all together”. Talk about how you have 1 chip in one hand plus 2 chips in the other hand to make 3 chips all together. Have the children pair up and give each pair 3 chips. Have them play the game taking turns holding the chips. (This is a good transition game. After introduction, you may want to increase the number to 5)

• Show the children how you can “record” the combinations on the board (1+2=3, etc.) Identify how to record “0” and what it would look like (0 in one hand, 3 in the other, 0+3=3) A Hyperstudio stack can be made to show all the combinations and for independent practice on the computer. A sample is attached - click here. To run it you will need the Hyperstudio plug-in. To download the plug-in, click here.

• Set up templates for the children to work with using Claris for Kids® or any other child focused word processing/draw program. A completed example and 2 samples with varying levels support are attached. These can be printed and used as a means of assessment or a checklist can be used to assess progress.

• Encourage the children to record their observations on their own. These can be compiled in class book form, put together to make a ClarisWorks® slideshow (Scroll down to see the complete example slideshow.) , or make a Hyperstudio® stack that can be revisited by the children during free play time or shared with other classes. (To view the example, click directly on a numeral.) A sample presentation checklist is also attached.

Tools:

Chips of some kind (two-color counters, bingo chips, poker chips, etc.) Computer with television connection, printer, ClarisWorks® or other word processing program, Hyperstudio® or other presentation program, Claris for Kids® or other child oriented word processing/draw program.

Assessments:

Sample checklists are included:
• Checklist for template/Claris for Kids® activity
• Checklist for presentation