Title: Exploring Multiplication Facts and Identifying Prime Numbers

Grade Level: 3rd and 4th Grade

Objective:

- Grade 3: Students will be able to visualize and state basic multiplication facts for numbers up to 10.

- Grade 4: Students will be able to differentiate between prime and composite numbers.

Materials:

- Whiteboard or chalkboard

- Markers or chalk

- Multiplication flashcards (numbers up to 10)

- Number charts

- Printed worksheets with numbers for prime/composite identification

- Pencils

Lesson Plan:

Introduction (10 minutes):

1. Greet the students and explain that today's lesson will cover two topics: multiplication facts and
prime numbers.

2. Ask the grade 3 students if they know what multiplication is and if they have learned any
multiplication facts before. Briefly review the concept of multiplication and the importance of knowing
multiplication facts.

3. For grade 4 students, introduce the concept of prime and composite numbers, explaining that these
numbers have special characteristics.

Multiplication Facts for Grade 3 (20 minutes):

1. Write a simple multiplication fact (e.g., 2 x 3) on the board and ask students to solve it mentally.
Discuss the answer together.
2. Use multiplication flashcards to practice basic multiplication facts with numbers up to 10. Ask
different students to answer the questions, encouraging them to think quickly.

3. Play a multiplication game: Divide the class into two teams and take turns asking multiplication
questions. Each correct answer earns a point for the respective team.

4. Provide the grade 3 students with number charts and ask them to identify patterns and relationships
in the multiplication table.

Prime and Composite Numbers for Grade 4 (20 minutes):

1. Begin by revisiting the concept of factors. Write a few numbers on the board and ask students to
identify their factors. Explain that prime numbers have only two factors: 1 and the number itself.

2. Introduce the term "prime numbers" and write down the first few prime numbers (e.g., 2, 3, 5, 7).
Explain that these numbers can only be divided by 1 and themselves without leaving a remainder.

3. Discuss composite numbers and write a few on the board. Ask the students to identify the factors of
these numbers, emphasizing that composite numbers have more than two factors.

4. Provide printed worksheets with various numbers and ask students to identify whether each number
is prime or composite.

Group Activity (15 minutes):

1. Divide the class into small groups with a mix of grade 3 and 4 students.

2. Give each group a set of numbers and ask them to categorize each number as prime or composite.

3. Encourage students to discuss their reasoning with each other and collaborate on the answers.

4. Review the answers as a whole class and clarify any misconceptions.

Conclusion (5 minutes):

1. Recap the main points of the lesson: multiplication facts for grade 3 and prime vs. composite numbers
for grade 4.

2. Ask if any students have questions or if they found any part of the lesson challenging.

3. Provide positive feedback and encouragement for their efforts.

4. Assign relevant homework for each grade, such as practicing multiplication facts or identifying prime
and composite numbers from a set of numbers.

Note: Adapt the lesson duration and difficulty based on the specific needs and abilities of your students.