Activity

Super Bear

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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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CCSS: Designed
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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
Cons
  • None
Common Core