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Bear with your classes as they explore unit rate and proportions using gummies! Gummy bears come in many different sizes, including a 2,250-gram super bear! The task asks learners to determine how many regular bears and how many mini bears would equal to one super bear.
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Instructional Ideas
- Bring in samples of each bear type and have pupils collect their own mass data
- Use the lesson to introduce unit rates and/or proportions
Classroom Considerations
- Pupils should be familiar with gram measurement for mass
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Pros
- Included teacher comments provide insight on challenges they had while using the activity in the classroom and how to address them
- Provides questioning strategies to use throughout the lesson
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