Marshmallow Mania

After experiencing measuring objects to the nearest one-fourth inch, students are given diagrams of the results from using different colors of paper to cook marshmallows in a solar oven. Students measure diagrams' lengths to the nearest quarter inch and record the data on a line plot. Next students determine which color showed evidence of the melted marshmallows' lengths closest to the ideal 2 $begin mathsize 10px style 1 half end style$ inches and use this information to make a proposal to a fictional company for the best color to use in their solar ovens for s'more making.

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General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics, Science

Grade Level(s): 3

Intended Audience: Educators

Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Overhead Projector

Instructional Time: 3 Hour(s)

Resource supports reading in content area:Yes

Keywords: measure, line plot

Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan, Problem-Solving Task

Instructional Design Framework(s): Predict-Explain-Observe-Explain, Confirmation Inquiry (Level 1), Cooperative Learning

Resource Collection: Hillsborough/Polk MSP 3-8 Math

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