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Sugar Packets

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Depending on your eating habits, you just may not want to know the answer to the inquiry-based question! The task is to determine the number of sugar packets in one 20-ounce soda. Learners use nutritional information from the sugar and the soda to make the calculation.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Partner with the physical education department to create an interdisciplinary lesson
Classroom Considerations
  • Health and nutrition may be a sensitive topic for some pupils
  • Expects proficiency writing and solving proportions
  • This content requires Adobe Flash to view
Pros
  • Offers the option to download videos for use offline
  • Communicates real-life information through video and photos
Cons
  • None
Common Core