Objective

By the end of this lesson, you will be able to understand basic math concepts while meal prepping.

Materials and Prep

• Ingredients for a simple recipe
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Pen and paper
• Basic understanding of addition and subtraction

Activities

• Recipe Math: Help your parent/guardian measure out ingredients for a recipe. Practice adding and subtracting fractions while doubling or halving the recipe.

• Portion Control: Learn about serving sizes and divide a recipe into equal portions. Practice dividing fractions to ensure each portion is the same size.

• Cost Calculation: Calculate the total cost of the ingredients used in the recipe. Add up the prices of each item to find the total cost of the meal.

Talking Points

• "When we double a recipe, we add the amounts together. For example, if a recipe calls for 1/2 cup of flour and we double it, we will need 1 cup of flour in total."
• "To divide a recipe into equal portions, we need to make sure each portion gets the same amount. We can use fractions to help us divide the recipe accurately."
• "Calculating the cost of a meal involves adding up the prices of each ingredient. This helps us understand how much we are spending on each meal."