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Corn and Popcorn Unit PlanCorn and Popcorn Unit Plan
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Radford University
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9th - 12th
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Math
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4 days
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2011
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Corn and Popcorn

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Have a popping good time. Using probability and statistics skills, learners determine which type of popcorn to buy based on the percentage of kernels popped. After analyzing corn and popcorn sales to make a prediction of future sales, pupils use nutrition facts and costs to determine the best snack to purchase.

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CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

corn, popcorn, data analysis, data, data collection, experimental design, probability, proportions

Additional Tags

math

Instructional Ideas

  • Ask groups to create advertisements for the better popcorn that highlights the results 

Classroom Considerations

  • Requires access to a microwave
  • Assumes the class has completed Algebra 1 and is familiar with solving proportions and a variety of equation types 

Pros

  • Provides suggestions for differentiation for each task
  • Includes worksheet masters for data collection and analysis

Cons

  • None

Common Core

HSS-ID.A.1 HSS-ID.A.4 HSS-ID.B.6.a HSS-ID.B.6.c HSS-IC.B.4 HSS-IC.B.5 HSS-MD.A.3

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