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| Which subject | Mathematics |
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Welcome to today’s Mathematics lesson! Before we dive into numbers and equations, let’s embark on a whimsical journey to The Enchanted Bakery, where the magic of math comes to life in the most delicious ways!
Imagine you are the owner of a mystical bakery nestled in the heart of a magical village. Every day, creatures from far and wide visit your bakery to sample your delightful treats. However, as the owner, you have a magical challenge: each treat you bake has a special recipe that involves precise measurements and calculations. Without the correct maths, your treats could turn out too sweet, too salty, or even go poof in a puff of magical dust!
Today, you’ve been given the following tasks to complete in order to prepare for a grand feast:
The Magical Cake: A recipe calls for 250 grams of flour. If you want to double the recipe for a larger cake, how much flour do you need?
The Enchanted Cookies: Each cookie requires 25 grams of chocolate. If you want to bake 12 cookies, how much chocolate will you need?
Potion of the Perfect Frosting: The recipe indicates that for every 100 grams of icing sugar, you need 40 millilitres of milk. If you are using 300 grams of icing sugar, how much milk will be required?
Now, let’s turn to our enchanted team of bakers (that’s you!). Grab your enchanted measuring cups and calculators, and work through these magical challenges collaboratively. At the end of our activity, we will share our responses and see who can create the most delicious and accurate recipes using the power of maths!
What better way to experience the wonder of mathematics than through the art of baking? As you engage with your classmates, remember that the magic lies not just in the oven, but also in the calculations that make our treats come to life. Now, let the mathematical baking begin!