Which Food Should I Feed My Cat?

The students will convert fractions into decimals and multiply to determine the amount of food to feed their assigned cat. Using this amount, they will calculate (division of decimals) the number of servings and the price per serving of cat food. Students will work with three brands of food and enter the data into their charts. Finally, the students will analyze the data to determine the most affordable food.

Resource ID#: 39051 Type: Lesson Plan

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Subject(s): Mathematics

Grade Level(s): 5, 6

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Interactive Whiteboard, Basic Calculators, LCD Projector, Overhead Projector

Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)

Keywords: fractions, decimals, cat, food, price per serving, cost per unit, cost per serving

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Worksheet

Resource Collection: CPALMS Lesson Plan Development Initiative

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