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Recipes
Made for More
Designed
by: Caren L. Hazelwood
, Hand
Middle School
GRADE
LEVEL: 6
SUBJECT:
Math
1)
CORE CURRICULUM OBJECTIVE(S): Multiply/divide
fractions, mixed numbers, or whole numbers. (6NA3-3)
(7NA3-3),
(8NA3-3)
RESTATEMENT:
Students will double and triple recipes that contain
fractions, whole numbers, and mixed numbers.
2)
OVERVIEW:
Using
recipes found at www.cookinglight.com,
students will multiply fractions, mixed numbers, and
whole numbers. Students will be able to choose from a
variety of recipes.
Students may even search for recipes by
including their favorite ingredients.
3)
FOCUS/ESSENTIAL QUESTION:
How do you double and triple recipes that
contain fractions, whole numbers, and mixed numbers?
4)
TIME FRAME: Two
to three - 50 minute periods
5)
RESOURCES:
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Computers with Internet access
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Internet site - www.cookinglight.com
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Glencoe, Course 1
pp. 278-286, 292-299
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Glencoe, Course 2
pp. 189-193, 207-211
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Pencil
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Drawing paper
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Markers, colored pencils
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Data Gathering Sheet (included)
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PACT Writing activity (see Data Gathering Sheet)
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Rubric (included)
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If no computer is available, Magazines that contain
recipes (Woman's Day, Family Circle, Southern Living,
etc.).
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Optional - students can provide their own favorite
recipes from home.
6)
ASSESSMENT:
Using recipes found at www.cookinglight.com,
students will multiply fractions, mixed numbers, and
whole numbers. A
rubric is include to assess the student's work.
(Students could assist in developing a new
weighting system for the rubric if desired.)
7)
INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES:
Students
should work individually if computers are available
for all students.
If unable to work individually, divide students
into pairs by either counting by 1-2, self-selecting
partners, or having the teacher pre-select partners.
(If working individually, time for
presentations may need to be adjusted.)
ACTIVITY
ONE:
Student
will access the Internet.
As with newspaper research, you may want to
allow students to "surf" on their own for a
limited amount of time.
Student will type in the site for Cooking Light
(www.cookinglight.com).
Student will be given ten minutes to view the
site and visit what the site has to offer.
Students
will gather data from recipes for their computations.
Students will use the data gathering sheet to
record information. The data gathering sheet and
rubric supply students with expectations and grading
requirements.
Student
will choose a recipe with no fewer than eight (8)
ingredients. Student can also use the Cooking Light
site to search for a recipe that contains up to three
of their favorite food ingredients.
Student
will copy the recipe's ingredients.
Student will multiply the ingredients first by
2 and next by 3.
Student will create a chart of the findings
similar to below.
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1
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x
2 |
x
3 |
Ingredients |
| 2/3 |
1
1/3 |
2 |
cups
of flour |
| 1
1/2 |
3 |
4
1/2 |
Tablespoons
of baking powder |
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etc. |
ACTIVITY
TWO:
Students
will publish the results of the data sheet on drawing
paper.
The
PACT Writing will also be published with the recipe.
ACTIVITY
THREE:
Students
present the final product to the class. The projects are displayed in the cafeteria or hall.
The recipes could also be compiled into a class
recipe book.
EXTENSION:
Students
could expand on the lesson by halving or quartering
the recipes. This
would further address the core curriculum objective.
Name_____________________________
Date _________Period _____
RECIPES
MADE FOR MORE
Directions:
Access the World Wide Web by clicking on the Start
button. Choose
Programs and click on Internet Explorer.
The web address is www.cookinglight.com
for Cooking Light magazine.
You
will have ten minutes to preview this site.
After your preview you should choose a recipe
with at least 8 ingredients.
Record the ingredients and the measurements
below. Using
a sheet of notebook paper, complete the calculations
for doubling and tripling the recipe.
Staple the calculation sheet to this sheet.
Record the recipe's directions on the lines
provided below.
| PACT
Writing: Explain
the process of doubling and tripling fractions
and mixed numbers.
Also, explain why it is important to be
able to multiply whole numbers, fractions, and
mixed numbers. |
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Name________________________
Date____________
Per._________
RECIPES
MADE FOR MORE
GRADING
RUBRIC
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10 |
8 |
5 |
3 |
0 |
Total |
| Recorded
ingredients and directions |
Collected
8 or more ingredients and recorded
directions |
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Collected
8 or more ingredients and recorded
incomplete directions |
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Collected
less than 8 ingredients and recorded
incomplete directions |
1
x __=_____ |
| Calculations |
16
or more calculations present |
15
- 11 calculations present |
10
- 8 calculations present |
7
- 5 calculations present |
4
or fewer calculations present |
2
x __=_____ |
| Calculations
for Doubling the Recipe |
8
or more calculations completed with no errors |
7
- 6 correct calculations |
5
- 4 correct calculations |
4
- 3 correct calculations |
2
or fewer correct calculations |
2
x __=_____ |
| Calculations
for Tripling the Recipe |
8
or more calculations completed with no errors |
7
- 6 correct calculations |
5
- 4 correct calculations |
4
- 3 correct calculations |
2
or fewer correct calculations |
2
x __=_____ |
| PACT
Writing |
Writing
consistently addresses topic |
Writing
adequately addresses topic |
Writing
does not completely address topic |
Writing
does not adequately address topic |
Writing
is not on topic |
2
x __=_____ |
| Neatness |
Work
is very neat,
easy to read, and suitable for display |
Work
is generally neat,
easy to read, and suitable for display |
Work
is lacking in neatness but can be displayed |
Work
is messy, difficult to read, and
can not be displayed |
Work
is too messy to be read or displayed |
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x __=_____ |
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Final
Grade ______ |
*I
understand losing my rubric will result in a loss of
five points. ________
(Initials)
*Projects
will be docked 10 points for each day late.
_______ (Initials)
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