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Pigs in the Pantry: Fun with Math & Cooking by Amy Axelrod
Activity Type: measurement, estimation, fractions Grade: 2, 3 Group Size: any Length: varies Materials: measuring cups, measuring spoons, bowl, large spoon, recipe and ingredients Goal: importance of measurement in cooking

What to do 1. Talk about measurement, how many teaspoons in a cup, etc 2. Importance of measuring when following a recipe 3. What happens when you don't have the right measuring devices? What other measuring devices can you use?

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Followup activity: Choose a recipe and measure out ingredients. Cook it and then enjoy.