This week in Pre-Algebra we will be exploring ratios and proportions using the real life context of the sugar content in the students favorite drinks. I acquired an article from Mr. McLean to use as a "Close" read, something all departments at my school are integrating due to the common core standard adoption. Here is my plan for the week:
TUESDAY -
1. How Much Sugar is in a Can of Soda? The students will read this passage, highlight and/or underline things they think are important and place question marks next to anything that seems confusing. We will discuss the information, clarify any misconceptions and answer any questions.
2. I will review our definitions for ratios that we created from our Nana's Chocolate Milk activity and ask the students to write down 3 - 5 ratios using the information from the second paragraph (working in pairs). We will share out the different ratios and make sure each student has them listed on their sheets.
Homework - look up the sugar content for three of your favorite drinks, look up the recommended daily calorie intake for teenage boys and girls, bring a baggie with 11 teaspoons of some substance (sugar, flour or rice or anything appropriate) to school.
WEDNESDAY -
Homework - Use the ratio 8 teaspoons of sugar to 33 grams of sugar to set up proportions and find the number of teaspoons in 23 grams of sugar, 31 grams of sugar, 44 grams of sugar, and 65 grams of sugar.
TUESDAY -
1. How Much Sugar is in a Can of Soda? The students will read this passage, highlight and/or underline things they think are important and place question marks next to anything that seems confusing. We will discuss the information, clarify any misconceptions and answer any questions.
2. I will review our definitions for ratios that we created from our Nana's Chocolate Milk activity and ask the students to write down 3 - 5 ratios using the information from the second paragraph (working in pairs). We will share out the different ratios and make sure each student has them listed on their sheets.
Homework - look up the sugar content for three of your favorite drinks, look up the recommended daily calorie intake for teenage boys and girls, bring a baggie with 11 teaspoons of some substance (sugar, flour or rice or anything appropriate) to school.
WEDNESDAY -
Homework - Use the ratio 8 teaspoons of sugar to 33 grams of sugar to set up proportions and find the number of teaspoons in 23 grams of sugar, 31 grams of sugar, 44 grams of sugar, and 65 grams of sugar.
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