Math Activity : Cowboy Caviar Calculations
Math Activity : Cowboy Caviar Calculations
Let ’ s use our math skills to explore the Cowboy Caviar recipe . This activity will help you practice measurements , fractions , and multiplication while learning about the yummy ingredients in this healthy dish . Grab your pencils and let ' s get started !
Measuring Ingredients
1 . Tomatoes : The recipe calls for 3 Colorado-grown tomatoes . If each tomato weighs 150 grams , what is the total weight of the tomatoes in grams ?
Calculation : 3 tomatoes x 150 grams / tomato = ________ grams
2 . Red Onion : The recipe uses 1 / 2 of a red onion . If a whole red onion weighs 200 grams , how much does 1 / 2 of the red onion weigh in grams ?
Calculation : 200 grams ÷ 2 = ________ grams
3 . Black Beans : The recipe includes a 15 oz can of black beans . If 1 ounce is approximately 28 grams , what is the weight of the black beans in grams ?
Calculation : 15 oz x 28 grams / oz = ________ grams
4 . Sweet Corn : The recipe needs 1 1 / 2 cups of sweet corn . If 1 cup of corn weighs 150 grams , how much does 1 1 / 2 cups weigh in grams ?
Calculation : 1.5 cups x 150 grams / cup = ________ grams
Scaling the Recipe
Now , let ’ s imagine you want to make enough Cowboy Caviar for a big family gathering . You need to triple the recipe ! Use multiplication to find out how much of each ingredient you will need .
1 . Tomatoes : 3 tomatoes x 3 = ________ tomatoes 2 . Red Onion : 1 / 2 red onion x 3 = ________ red onions 3 . Black Beans : 15 oz x 3 = ________ oz 4 . Sweet Corn : 1 1 / 2 cups x 3 = ________ cups
5 . Bell Pepper : 1 bell pepper x 3 = ________ bell peppers
6 . Pueblo Chile : 1 Pueblo chile x 3 = ________ Pueblo chiles
7 . Cilantro : 1 / 3 cup cilantro x 3 = ________ cups
Dressing Measurements
Let ’ s convert the dressing ingredients to more precise measurements .
1 . Olive Oil : The recipe calls for 1 / 3 cup of olive oil . If 1 cup is equal to 16 tablespoons , how many tablespoons of olive oil do you need ?
Calculation : 1 / 3 cup x 16 tablespoons / cup = ___________ tablespoons
2 . Lime Juice : You need 2 tablespoons of lime juice . If you have a 1-teaspoon measuring spoon , how many teaspoons of lime juice do you need ? ( Remember , 1 tablespoon = 3 teaspoons )
Calculation : 2 tablespoons x 3 teaspoons / tablespoon = ___________ teaspoons
3 . Red Wine Vinegar : The recipe requires 2 tablespoons of red wine vinegar . If you double the recipe , how many tablespoons of red wine vinegar will you need ?
Calculation : 2 tablespoons x 2 = ________ tablespoons
4 . Garlic Powder : The recipe needs 1 / 4 teaspoon of garlic powder . If you want to make only half of the recipe , how many teaspoons of garlic powder do you need ?
Calculation : 1 / 4 teaspoon ÷ 2 = ________ teaspoons
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