Math Recipes

Every year, measurement is taught at the end of the year.  In order to incorporate it throughout the year, I plan in some projects related to the current curriculum.  We are currently studying fractions and decimals with fifth graders, so this week we will be making smoothies and trail mix.  Here are two easy, "no cook" recipes.  There is a space for the kids to double or half the recipe, so that they are using math operations with fractions.  The students had fun!  (Except one told me, "Mathematician's Smoothie?  That title just sucks all the fun out of it")

Mathematician’s Smoothie Recipe

Before you begin…                                                                              

       Prep time:  5 minutes

       Cooking Time:  0 minutes                

       Total Time:        5 minutes

Oven Temperature:        N/A

       Yield: (how much you get)
               one 5 oz cup

       Difficulty: easy

Tools…

       Measuring cup(s)

       Large Spoon for scooping

       Blender

       Knife

       Cutting board

       Cup (for drinking)

      

Ingredients (What you need)         double           quadruple               

1/3 cup of blueberries                 _______        _______

1/2 of a banana                           _______        _______

(or 1/3 of a large one)

1/4 cup of orange juice               _______        _______ 

3 large strawberries                     _______        _______

4 ice cubes                                  _______        _______

    

      

Instructions…

1.      Chop the banana into slices.

2.      Cut the strawberries.

3.      Measure ingredients and put them in blender.

4.      Mix for about a minute.

(You may need to open blender and stir and remix.)

5.      Pour carefully into cup and enjoy!

Note:  if you are making at home, you can use different fruits, juice, or add yogurt or milk.

Extra Credit:

Divide this recipe in half:

       3 tablespoons of blueberries     ______ banana

       _____        strawberries           ______  juice

                     _____ ice cubes                

Trail Mix Recipe

Before you begin…

       Prep time:  5 minutes

       Cooking Time:  0 minutes

       Total Time:        5 minutes

       Oven Temperature:        N/A

       Yield: (how much you get)

     4-6 bags

       Difficulty: easy

Tools…

       Large Bowl

       Large Spoon for scooping

       4-6 plastic sandwich baggies

Ingredients (What you need)                  Double                 Half

       ½  cup raisins                                     _________           ________

       1 cup Cheerios                                   _________           ________

       1 Cup Pretzels                                    _________           ________

       1 12 ounce package of M&M’s           _________            ________

       2 cups of Goldfish                               _________            ________

Instructions… 

1.      Place all ingredients in a large bowl.

2.      Stir to distribute everything evenly.

(Be careful not to crush the pieces.)

3.      Scoop an equal share into each bag.