How many sugar packets are in a soda?

Introduction

Would you ever eat packs of sugar?  Do you know how many packs of sugar are in a 20 ounce soda?

Task

You need to determine how many sugar packets are in a 20 ounce soda.  You will watch a video and search the internet to find out information you will need to answer the questions.

Process

Step 1:  Watch the video here:  http://threeacts.mrmeyer.com/sugarpackets/act1/actone.mov (you will have to download first; click save and then click on the video link at the bottom of the screen.)

 

Step 2:  Write down your guess as to how many sugar packets are in a 20 oz soda.  Write down a guess that is too high and a guess that is too low.

 

My Guess _____  Too High Guess _____ Too Low Guess ______

 

Step 3:  What information do you need to know to solve this problem?  Remember the question is how many sugar packets are in a 20 ounce soda?  (Make a list)







Step 4:  Use the internet to find out the information you need.  Write it down.  Solve the problem:  How many sugar packets are in a 20 ounce coke.





Watch this video to see if your answer is correct. http://threeacts.mrmeyer.com/sugarpackets/act3/actthree.mov (you will have to download first; click save and then click on the video link at the bottom of the screen.)          

Evaluation

Were you correct with your guess?  Watch this video to see if your answer is correct. http://threeacts.mrmeyer.com/sugarpackets/act3/actthree.mov (you will have to download first; click save and then click on the video link at the bottom of the screen.)          

Conclusion

Now use the knowledge you have found to answer the following questions.

Determine the number of sugar packets in each drink below:

  1. A 20 ounce bottle of powerade.  __________

  2. A 20 ounce bottle of Minute Maid orange juice.  ____________

  3. A 20 ounce bottle of Mountain Dew.  ____________

  4. A 20 ounce bottle of Dr. Pepper.  ____________

  5. A 20 ounce bottle of Diet Coke.  ___________