Cup Lesson Plan 2

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EDTE 402-Spring 2012 Curriculum Unit Plan In the Kitchen

Iesha Burns

Mathematics

Subject Areas: Math, 90 minutes

Statistics

Topic: Numbers and Nutrition Labels

Standards:

DA-1.4 Design and conduct a statistical research project, produce a report, andsummarize the findings.

Objectives:

Students will be able to measure food samples in ounces and cups.

Students will explore portion sizes.

Students will be able to convert units within a system

Materials for Math Lesson:

measuring cup

scale

foods to measure such as cereal, beans, fruit, and nuts

worksheets

computer/YouTube

Procedures:

Introduction (20 minutes):

Students will have a small bell ringer that has true or false questions regarding portions and the

food pyramid.

They will then be given a handout of the Food Pyramid and My Plate and we will discuss what

they see.

Further discuss and introduce measurements and measurement conversions.

Instructional Activities:

1. After introducing students to the concept of ounces, hand out worksheets to students and have them

analyze what food groups have portion sizes that are measured in ounces. Ask "How do we know how

many ounces of grains we should have every day? How about meat and beans? Should we have more

if we are really active?" (For example, we have soccer practice after school.) (20 mins)

2. Take out the food samples and measure the various ounce amounts with the scale. Ask kids, "Is it

possible to use a scale all the time to figure out how much we should eat?" Students will also be taught


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guides for measuring cups and ounces. (An apple is close to a cup, a deck of cards is close to 3 ounces

of meat, 1 slice of bread = 1 ounce, hands cupped= about 1 cup.) (20 mins)

3. Ask the students "Are some foods better for us than others?" Using the worksheets, students will

compare portion sizes and nutritional values of foods from the same food group (e.g. apple, orange orbanana; zucchini, green beans or carrots; milk, yogurt or ice cream; and cornflakes, oatmeal or whole

wheat bread). Students will tabulate calories and other nutritional facts and then be challenged to

create a balance meal with the lowest possible calories. (20 mins)

Conclusion

To conclude, we will watch a video about nutrition, portion control, and mathematics.

(http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N2bFDcF4mGQ) and discuss final thoughts. (10 mins)

Evaluation

Students will engage in group discussion.

Students will complete a conversion worksheet for homework.
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Bell Ringer

1. How many food groups are in the Food Guide Pyramid?

a. Four b. five c. six d. eight

2. The base of the Pyramid includes foods we need to eat the most of.

TRUE FALSE

3. How many vegetable servings do children need daily?

a. 3 b. 1 c. 6 d. 4

4. How many servings of Fruits do children need to eat daily?

a. 3 b. 4 c. 2 d. 1

5. The Food Group that provides the most calcium is the Milk, Cheese, and Yogurt

Group.

TRUE FALSE

6. The Food Guide Pyramid recommends that teens consume at least4 servings from

the Fats, Oils, & Sweets part of the pyramid.

TRUE FALSE
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Measuring WorksheetConvert the measuring units as indicated.

1a. 2 gal = _____ qt

1b. 1 gal = _____ qt

2a. 1 pt = _____ C

2b. 7 pt = _____ C

3a. 7 C = _____ oz

3b. 6 C = _____ oz

4a. 40 oz = _____ C

4b. 16 oz = _____ C

5a. 2 pt = _____ C

5b. 32 oz = _____ C

6a. 3 C = _____ oz

6b. 28 qt = ____ gal

7a. 12 qt = ____ gal

7b. 12 C = _____ pt

8a. 6 C = _____ pt

8b. 8 oz = _____ C

9a. 4 pt = _____ C

9b. 8 gal = _____ qt

10a. 64 oz = _____ C10b. 5 gal = _____ qt

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