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Westerberg, Judy; Whiting, Jack – Mathematics Teacher, 1992
Presents an activity developed for back-to-back general science and mathematics classes involving measurement, data analysis, and consumer mathematics. Students compare brands of popcorn for number of popped and unpopped kernels, volume, size, color, texture, and flavor, and develop advertisements for the best brands. Suggests possible extension…
Descriptors: Classroom Environment, Cooperative Learning, Data Analysis, General Science