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Which subject	Mathematics
What age group	Year or Grade 5
What topic	fractions and division
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A Fraction Adventure: Division in Baking

Objective

Welcome to our exciting lesson on fractions and division! Today, we’re going to embark on a tasty adventure that will not only make your mouth water but will also help you grasp the concepts of fractions and division.

Introduction

Imagine you are in a bustling kitchen, surrounded by the delightful aroma of freshly baked cookies. You and your friends are baking a giant batch of chocolate chip cookies for a school fundraiser. But here’s the twist—there’s a recipe that calls for ingredients measured in fractions! Your mission is to make these delicious treats while learning how to divide fractions correctly.

The Scenario

You need to make 2 batches of cookies, and the recipe requires:

• 1/3 cup of sugar for 1 batch.

This means that for 2 batches, you will need to calculate how much sugar you will need altogether.

Task

1. Division Problem: How will you figure out the total amount of sugar needed for 2 batches?
2. Visual Representation: Draw a visual representation of 1/3 cup and then show how this doubles when you make both batches.

Discussion

After you solve the problem, we will have a discussion about:

• How dividing a whole (or a group) into parts helps us understand fractions better.
• Real-life applications of fractions and division in cooking and baking.

Conclusion

By the end of this lesson, you won’t just be great bakers but also fantastic mathematicians. Get ready to whisk, measure, and divide as we dive deep into the world of fractions and how they relate to division. Let’s get started on our cookie adventure!

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Note: As we go along, remember that we are not only creating a delicious treat but also learning how to work with fractions in everyday situations!