STEM Thursday, Schanen Elementary, April 28th, 2015
Presenters: Ms. Blair, Dr. Bruun, Ms. Fuentes, Ms. Keeler, Ms. Roach
Shamrock Snack Mix Lesson Plan
Engage
Explore
Shamrock Snack Mix Student Activity
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What is the total number of cups in one recipe of Shamrock Snack Mix?
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What is the relationship between the amount of goldfish and marshmallows?
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What is the relationship between the amount of pretzels and marshmallows?
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What is the relationship between the amount of marshmallows and the total amount of Shamrock Snack Mix?
Explain
Introduction to Ratios Powerpoint
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What is a ratio?
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What are three ways to write ratios?
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Why is order and labeling important when writing ratios?
Elaborate
- Let’s write the recipe for the whole class!
Evaluate
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A few questions then….time to share our mix!