Masterpieces of Math:
Your Art in Numbers
1. Study the masterpieces in class.
2. Choose a grid (12 X 12 or larger). Here is a chance to challenge yourself!
3. Create your own masterpiece. You must use at least 5 colors (one may be white). It is your choice how many of each color to use, and where you place them.
4. Record on the table the number of each color you use. Convert that number to a fraction of the total, then convert that fraction to a decimal and percent.
5. Use the values you calculated to create a pie chart that represents your use of color. Be sure to include a key and title for your graph.
6. Create a poster or frame for your art. Be sure to include your table and pie chart.
A Day in the Life…
Your Day in Numbers
1. List your activities on a typical school day in the first column. (at home, classes, homework time, screen time, etc). You need to include at least 6 activities.
2. In the second column, estimate the number of minutes you spend on this activity in a day.
3. Then, complete each row of the table by converting the number of minutes per day to a fraction, a decimal, a percent, and the number of degrees this represents in a circle.
4. Use the values you calculated to create a pie chart that represents your typical Day. Be sure to include a key and title for your graph.
Big Math and Fries:
Your Food in Numbers
The Mayo Clinic, based on the 2010 Dietary Guidelines issued by the Department of Agriculture, suggests that a typical adult’s diet should consist of:
45% - 65% Carbohydrates
10% - 35%Proteins
20% - 35%Fats
Can you eat just McDonald’s food and maintain these ratios? (You could substitute any restaurant for which you have nutritional information)
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1. Complete the data table on the next page. Look through the McDonald’s menu and create a menu for one full day. Choose all the items you would need to eat to consume about 2,000 calories. Divide the items into meals. The meals could be breakfast, lunch, and dinner, but it is not mandatory. Fill in the Nutrition Facts in your table.
2. Then, calculate the remaining values under Calculated Values using the conversions below:
Fat:1 gram = 9 calories
Carbohydrates:1 gram = 4 calories
Protein:1 gram = 4 calories
3. Answer the following questions, in complete sentences, on a separate sheet of paper.
a. Were you able to follow the dietary guidelines? Why or why not?
b. What was the most difficult part of staying within the guidelines?