Holiday Themed Lesson
TEKS & Objectives
7.3.B Apply and extend previous understandings of operations to solve problems using addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division of rational numbers.
7.1.A apply mathematics to problems arising in everyday life, society, and the workplace
We will measure ingredients for a recipe.
I will prepare a layered cookie mix in a mason jar.
WHOLE GROUP 1
1. Review months.
2. Calendar Time
Click the calendar icon below to go to the Starfall webpage.
3. Prepare for today’s project.
ASSEMBLE GIFT
Measure and assemble ingredients to make mason jar cookies.
Ingredients:
- Pint size glass jars
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- ribbon, string or twine
- decorative paper or cloth for lid (optional)
Instructions:
- Combine 3/4 cup flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda and 1/4 teaspoon salt in a mixing bowl and set aside.
- Pour flour/baking soda/salt mixture into your clean, pint size glass jar. Gently pat the bottom of the jar with your hand to make sure the flour mixture is level.
- Add 1/2 cup chocolate chips to the jar on top of the flour mixture.
- Add 1/4 cup packed brown sugar as the next layer.
- Measure out 1/3 cup granulated sugar and add to the top.
Decorate your jar:
- Place a cloth square between the two pieces of the lid.
- Wrap a ribbon around the lid.
- Attach the directions sheet with string. (Found here)
TECH APPS
1. Play “Grover’s Winter Games.”
2. Complete assignment at Brainzy.
Seasons Suitcase Sort
Ski Racer: Tricky Uppercase Letters
Look for the assignment with today’s date.
Click here for access codes.
WHOLE GROUP 2
“Fun Christmas Trivia”
