FIRST PROJECT
fraction feast
5th Grade - 2 to 3 weeks (limited)/ More Problem-based
SIGNIFICANT CONTENT
Fractions
CCSS.Math.Content.5.NF.B.5
CCSS.Math.Content.5.NF.B.5b
CCSS.Math.Content.5.NF.B.4a
Fractions
CCSS.Math.Content.5.NF.B.5
CCSS.Math.Content.5.NF.B.5b
CCSS.Math.Content.5.NF.B.4a
DRIVING QUESTION
How can we, as math students, use a recipe with fraction amounts to make samples for two different sized groups of people? INTEGRATED TECHNOLOGY
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ENTRY EVENT
A YouTube video of the Swedish Chef from the Muppets. Unlike the Swedish Chef who doesn't have specific measurements and ingredients to use in a recipe, a smart cook has it planned out. A guest chef came and explained how she used recipes, and then provide the challenge to the students.
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UNIT SUMMARY
After the entry, the students were asked to change a recipe so that there would be enough for larger groups. First the students were challenged to find a recipe that integrated fractions. Then, they identified the fractions in the recipe. After this, they had to scale their recipe to accommodate their class and team. In the end, they created a video that showed their process, including the work it took to scale each fraction. |