Lesson Overview
Students will explore dividing fractions and finding the volume of a rectangular prism while baking the perfect pumpkin loaf!
Essential Question
How can we divide fractions? How is the volume of a rectangular prism calculated?
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Optional: You may wish to bring in or have students bring in various sized rectangular prism baking dishes. Supply students with rulers to measure and calculate their volumes.
You may also wish to actually follow the recipe and bake the bread together! If so, reference the recipe linked in the resources tab for ingredients needed. If not, bringing in a store-bought pumpkin loaf would be a fun addition to the lesson.
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