Popcorn

In this graphs and word problems worksheet, students take a survey of 8 people to see what type of popcorn they like best. Students create a popcorn pie graph and write fractions from their survey results. Students solve 6 3-digit...

You know how bad rainy days can be sometimes. Well, this instructional activity might be just the right amount of learning fun needed to bring a bit of sunshine to the classroom. It includes 4 different activities for learners to...

Students conduct an experiment to compare the volumes of different-sized cylinders. They fill paper cylinders with popcorn and observe the amounts that each size can hold.

Students compute fractions using various of colorful images of popcorn. Students identify and reduce these fractions to simplest form. Students complete two different exercises. For the second activity, students need crayons or colored...

In this fraction and division worksheet, learners make a popcorn recipe before doubling and quadrupling the recipe. They write the equivalent fraction for each measurement in the recipe. They solve 4 popcorn word problems and answer 9...

Here is an impressive and thorough instructional activity on estimation. Young mathematicians estimate how many kernels of popcorn can fit in a tablespoon, then how many tablespoons of kernels can fit in a baby food jar. The popcorn is...

Upper graders explore fractions to determine a fractional part of a whole. They are given 30 pieces of popcorn and asked to divide it into halves, thirds, etc. Students practice representing the popcorn groups as a numerator and...

Hungry learners perform a number of popcorn investigations. They investigate the volume of popcorn kernels before and after popping. They use both standard and non-standard units of measurement to measure the kernels. 

Everyone loves popcorn! Use this treat to teach math concepts including place value, estimating, graphing, and volume. Eight possible activities are included, and they can be modified to fit all grade levels. 

Students read a snack nutrition chart and answer questions. They compare nutrition levels of snack foods. They correctly calculate differences in nutritional value.