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Cooking with Fractions
A WebQuest for 4th Grade (Mathematics: Fractions) Designed by Dorothea Avenaut Email: [email protected]
Introduction | Task | Process | Evaluation | Conclusion | INTRODUCTIONThe last day of school is approaching fast. What is a better way of celebrating your hard work and achievement than with a party on the last day of school, a party for the entire class. Think of all the yummy food you can make with your knowledge of fractions. What food will you cook for everyone? Will you be able to feed everyone in the class? Things to know: If you see this symbol
You have been placed in charge of feeding the entire class for a party on the last day of school. Your job:
Your job: Change this recipe using your knowledge of fractions so that it will feed the amount of people that you need to feed at the party.
Your Job: Choose a dessert (your choice of cookies or brownies you choose the flavor), find the recipe, and change it using your knowledge of fractions so that it will feed the amount of people at the party.
GROUP JOBS - Organizer -This person makes sure that everyone in the group has a chance to talk and explain his or her ideas and that the group stays on task.- Record Keeper - This person listens and participates in the group discussions, takes notes during the group's brainstorming sessions and provides the team members access to these notes.- Messenger - This person listens for group problems and questions and is a messenger to update the teacher on the group's progress.Step 1:
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Things to think about :- Look over the amount of each ingredient. - How many people does this recipe serve? (serving size) - How many people do you need to feed? Step 3:
Fractions - What is a fraction?, How do I add, subtract, multiply and divide fractions?, What is the greatest common factor?, and much more found here.. Visual Fractions - This page will help you compare, add, subtract, multiply, and divide fractions. Compare Fractions - This page will help you compare fractions. Math Dictionary - Find definitions of math terms here. Ask and Expert - Ask math experts your questions. Ask Dr. Math - Look in the archive questions about fractions or ask Dr. Math a question. Step 4:
Find a dessert recipe (cookies or brownies). It is your choice! Find the serving size. How many people will this recipe serve? Just like you adjusted the pasta recipe adjust the dessert recipe so that it will feed the entire class.
Step 5 :Once you have adjusted both recipes you will create and design a webpage that will display your recipes. The webpages will be linked to our class website as a class cookbook. Things to think about: -What will your page look like? -What graphics will you use? -Remember to use correct spelling and grammar. -Be careful when typing the recipe. All numbers and ingredients must be correct.
The following rubric will show you how you will be graded on this project. Research - 30 points
Computation - 20 points
Presentation - 30 points
Group Work - 40 points
CONCLUSION Congratulations! You have completed the "Cooking with Fractions" WebQuest. Look at what yummy food you can make using your knowledge of fractions. We now have all the recipes we need for our end-of-the-year party!Here are some more links to help you with fractions :Fraction Links Here are some links to recipes you can make at home with the help of an adult. Recipe Links :Recipe Collection for Kids- Recipes that kids will love to prepare and eat. Idea Box Recipes- Recipes for kids. CopyKat Creations- Find recipes for all of your favorite restaurant food. Top Secret Recipes- Find recipes to make your favorite brand-name foods. Kitchen Safety Tips- When cooking in the kitchen remember these safety tips |
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you will find helpful websites where you can retrieve information to solve the WebQuest
Find the recipe for KRAFT® Fresh Tomato & Basil Pasta 
Research and gather information - 10 points