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Serving Sizes - Comparing Fractions Worksheet

Serving Sizes

Grade Level: 4

Title of Lesson: Serving Sizes

Performance Standard(s) Covered:

MCC4.NF.2 Compare two fractions with different numerators and different denominators, e.g.,

by creating common denominators or numerators, or by creating common denominators or

numerators, or by comparing to a benchmark fraction such as 1/2. Recognize that comparisons

are valid only when the two fractions refer to the same whole. Record the results of comparisons

with symbols >, =, or <, and justify the conclusions, e.g., by using a visual fraction model.

Essential Question: How can we compare two fractions?

Objective: Students will be able to compare fractions to 100% accuracy.

Key Words and Terms:

 Fractions

 Numerator

 Denominator

 Serving size

Learning Activity

Abstract: Students will measure out amounts of fruits and vegetables and compare.

Materials Needed:

 Measuring cups (one per pair of students)

 An assortment of fruit and vegetables (enough for each group to measure a serving size,

anything will do)

o Carrots

o Berries

o Apples

o Tomatoes

o Oranges

o Grapefruit

o Spinach

o Radishes

 Bowls (one per fruit per pair)

 One knife per group (sharp enough to chop)

 One cutting board per group

 Paper towels

 Access to a sink to wash produce and hands

 Hand soap

 Serving size chart (see chart at end of lesson)

Serving Sizes - Comparing Fractions Worksheet