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Largest coffee, new world record

Algebra Number Sense Geometry Math and Food

The world record for the largest cup of coffee was recently set (see picture above). In this activity students explore scale, similar figures, volume and measurement as they estimate the...

When will he use up his chocolate milk account?

Algebra Number Sense Math and Food Ratio and Proportion

Brian's son buys chocolate milk every few days to go with his lunch. His school creates an invoice that they send to parents every month that show the status of his milk account. Brian p...

Huge Key Lime pie

Number Sense Geometry Math and Food Ratio and Proportion

More for π Day! On a cold and snowy day in Boston, two chefs created a huge Key Lime pie to remind the frozen people of the Northeast how tasty and warm the Keys of Florida are. ...

Value of a lifetime of Whoppers?

Algebra Number Sense Math and Social Studies Math and Food Current events Ratio and Proportion

Locked in a smelly bathroom for one hour and then promised a lifetime of Whopper meals🍔, an Oregon man sued BK when the manager's promise was withdrawn. How much money should he ask for in hi...

Weird wing prices

Algebra Number Sense Math and Food Ratio and Proportion 3-act tasks Data and probability

Clicking on this image will show it larger in a new window. Danny's Wok in Philadelphia has a huge price list for ordering their famous chicken wings. Why did they write the prices this w...

Should I get the Big One?

Algebra Math and Food Ratio and Proportion

Let your students decide if the BIG one is a fair deal. Which size will they get? Which size offers the most value? Make a guess, then do the math.

Drinks at the Fair

Algebra Math and Food Ratio and Proportion

At the amusement park, our friend, Jason, was intrigued with this sign for drink deals. He and his family come often to the park and, during the summer when it is hot, naturally drink a lot. Whi...

Cheap-otle?

Number Sense Math and Social Studies Math and Food

mage from Chipotle. One of my favorite foods is a burrito. One of my favorite places to get a burrito is Chipotle. Their food is delicious and environmentally friendly. For Hallow...

Another year of Never Ending Pasta

Algebra Number Sense Math and Food Wow factor

On September 15, 2016, Olive Garden again offered a $100 pass for never-ending pasta, bread sticks, salad and coca cola soft drinks. The 21,000 patrons who quickly (in less than a minute) ...

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