In order to solidify their understanding of ratios and proportions, 6th grade students participated in a chocolate milk making activity. The goal was to use equivalent ratios to create different mixtures of chocolate powder and milk to reach certain goals for the “chocolateness” of their mixtures. Students recorded data after taste testing each mixture, always comparing it to “Grandma’s recipe” which was given to them.
After creating as many as 8 different mixtures, students reflected on the taste of each concoction. They compared the actual taste to what they expected mathematically.
The 6th graders really enjoyed a creative and fun way to learn about ratios! Of course, sampling the chocolate milk was a crowd pleaser as well! Here is some feedback from students:
“I learned how to find the right proportion of liquid and mix. I need to multiply or divide the original recipe.” Natalie Miller
“Math can be fun. I liked chugging the milk!” Hayden Schneider
“I enjoyed drinking chocolate milk and having a good group.” Madelyn Alt
“Math is used everyday in various ways” Lauren Hekman
“Measurements matter… a lot!” Isla Kemp
“Too much chocolate mix is awful for the tastebuds.” Elise Wuorinen
“I enjoyed watching peoples’ reactions when they had milk that tasted bad!” Alyssa Stamps
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