Twinkies

Brian was devastated when Hostess® filed for bankruptcy, and he was also fearful that his favorite snack treat would be lost forever. The snack food was in danger of being lost, your class won't be lost when using Twinkies® as the subject for their math investigations involving operations with decimals, area of a circle, price per piece, and percentages. Although 5th, 6th, and 7th grade Common Core standards are listed, this activity is probably best suited for 6th and 7th grades. A side bonus for teachers who grew up with the urban legends about this iconic American snack: the ingredients and nutritional information are listed.