Dear Tootsie Roll Company

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Author:

Tonya Thompson

Subject:

Humanities, Mathematics and Statistics, Social Sciences

Institution Name:

LEARN NC

Collection:

LEARN NC Lesson Plans

Grade Level:

Secondary

Abstract:

The students will measure the surface area and wrapper area of five pieces of candy. They will use appropriate formulas and measuring techniques to complete information needed for a spreadsheet and database. They will write a letter to the company with the most wasted paper to explain how the waste affects them as consumers and a suggestion for correcting the problem.

Course Type:

Learning Module

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Curriculum Standards, Lesson Plans

Media Format:

Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 2.5