Candy Bar Project - Measurement, Ratio, Figurative Language, Writing

This is a fun hands-on math projects that integrates Language Arts figurative language and writing. Students measure a candy bar (miniature bars are more manageable)using centimeters. Reinforces ratio skills. Teachers may have all students use the same ratio, or have kids randomly draw numbers. After completion, students write a commercial and present it to the class. Meets common core math standards for Grade 5: Numbers & Operations and Grade 6: Ratios & Proportional Relationships. Meets common core ELA standards for Grades 5 & 6 in Writing and Speaking. - Tammy Griffis