Review the Academic Content Standards related to this lesson. List and discuss all that they do on a daily basis that involves mathematics, both on obvious and more hidden levels. Relate a mathematical concept metaphorically to a piece of art.
Students list all the things that they do that involve mathematics.
Students then share their lists with the class as the teacher writes suggestions on the board. Students then add to the class list by brainstorming other daily tasks or chores that involve mathematics. Students search for mathemetical metaphors in favorite books, stories, art pieces, music, movies, or television shows. Students choose one of these examples and describe in writing the mathematical concept or theory it expresses. Teachers may need to help younger students with creating such metaphoric comparisons.