So, I am kind of on a binge right now with my 3 act posts, but I have had this one for awhile and I have not posted it, but after reading this comment on Dan Meyer's blog I decided I should put this up as a possible elementary level 3 acts lesson. Here it is....
Act 1 - Mmm Juice....
I have a goofy little set up for this, where I say I'm making drinks for my friends, do I have enough?
Ask them what they think? If so how many glasses do you think I can fill? Give me a number that is too high and a number that too is small. Ask your students what information we need to know. Then we are on to Act 2 (and here is where the differentiation comes in...
Act 2 - Measurements (Grades 4-6?)
Act 2 Measurements (Grades 8-10)
If you want students to find the volume of each of these containers you can use these pictures to do the trick (jump-high-five for differentiation!).
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Act 3 The Reveal
Sequels
- How many cans of juice do I need to give one cup of juice to the whole class? To the whole school?
- How big of a container do I need to hold all the juice for the whole class? The whole school?
