Free 6th Grade Fractions With Cooking Lesson Plan

Topic: Fractions with Cooking

Objectives & Outcomes

• Students will be able to measure, cut, and combine fractions to create a whole.
• Students will be able to convert fractions to decimals and vice versa.

Materials

• Fractions worksheets
• A recipe for cooking
• Measuring cups and spoons
• A calculator

Warm-up

• Have students measure out a fraction of an object, such as a piece of fruit or a handful of beans. Have them share their measurements with a partner and compare the fractions.

Direct Instruction

• Introduce the concept of fractions and how they are used in cooking.
• Show students how to measure out a whole and broken down into fractions using measuring cups.
• Demonstrate how to use a knife to cut objects into fractions, such as a pie or cake.
• Explain how fractions are used to measure out ingredients, such as flour and sugar, for recipes.

Guided Practice:

• Have students work in pairs to follow the recipe and measure out the ingredients using fractions.
• Demonstrate how to cut objects into fractions using a knife.
• Have students work in pairs to follow the recipe and cut the ingredients into fractions.

Independent Practice:

• Have students work in groups to create their own recipes using fractions.
• Have each group create a visual representation of their recipe, such as a poster or presentation.

Closure:

• Review the importance of fractions in cooking and how they can help with portion control and measuring.
• Ask students to share their favorite part of the lesson and what they learned.

Assessment:

• Observation of students during the guided and independent practice to assess understanding of fractions in cooking.
• Evaluation of students' final products to assess their ability to apply their understanding of fractions in cooking and create a delicious meal.