A Taste of Science & Math Practices: Using Yogurt to Introduce Practices
by Julie Venglarcik
This lesson uses taste-testing as a way to introduce and practice science and math practices, including observing, recording, predicting, writing a claim with evidence and reasoning. I have used it for 6th and 7th graders but it can extended up or down as needed.
Lesson Grade Level
6th GradeLesson Plan Link/URL
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1YWqSQ5wfR91bac9gbw92cgw3ZCsDG7Eh/edit?u…Subject Area
Science Physical Science P1: Matter Life Science L1: Cells Mathematics Ratio and Proportion (RP)
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