Sushi Bar Simulation with Math and Science

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Sushi Bar Simulation with Math and Science

Grade 3EnglishMathScienceSocial StudiesArtGeography5 days

The "Sushi Bar Simulation with Math and Science" project is a multidisciplinary learning experience aimed at third-grade students, where they design an inclusive and interactive sushi bar to explore Japanese culture. Through this project, students apply math skills in calculating ingredient quantities, learn scientific concepts involved in sushi making, and express creativity through art and design influenced by geographical and cultural studies. Key activities include creating sushi rolls, engaging in problem-solving challenges, and reflecting on cultural understanding and inclusivity, all aligned with relevant educational standards.

SushiJapanese CultureMathScienceInclusivityCreativityGeography

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Inquiry Framework

Question Framework

Driving Question

The overarching question that guides the entire project.How can we design an inclusive and interactive sushi bar that captures the essence of Japanese culture, incorporates essential math and science concepts, and creatively expresses art and geographical influences?

Essential Questions

Supporting questions that break down major concepts.

What are the core ingredients in sushi and why are they important?
How can we use math to calculate the ingredients needed for making different sushi rolls?
What scientific processes are involved in sushi preparation, such as fermentation?
In what ways does sushi reflect Japanese culture and history?
How can we create a sushi bar station that incorporates art and design?
How does geography influence the ingredients available for sushi making in Japan?
What are some ways we can make our sushi bar inclusive and accessible to everyone?

Standards & Learning Goals

Learning Goals

By the end of this project, students will be able to:

Students will understand and apply basic multiplication and division to solve real-world problems involving quantities and measurements.
Students will comprehend the cultural significance of sushi in Japanese culture and its historical context.
Learners will explore scientific concepts such as fermentation and how they apply to food preparation.
Students will design and conceptualize a sushi bar, integrating elements of art, geography, and inclusivity.
Participants will engage with fractions to measure ingredients accurately and create balanced sushi recipes.
Students will develop their research skills by asking and answering questions about Japanese culture and the geographical origins of sushi.
Learners will contribute to designing an inclusive sushi bar that addresses diverse needs and accessibility features.

Common Core Standards - Math

3.OA.A.3

Primary

Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems in situations involving equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities.Reason: Students will apply multiplication and division to calculate ingredients for sushi rolls, aligning with the mathematics involved in managing a sushi bar.

3.NF.A.1

Primary

Understand a fraction 1/b as the quantity formed by 1 part when a whole is partitioned into b equal parts.Reason: Fractions are crucial when measuring ingredients and designing sushi roll servings.

NGSS

3-5-ETS1-1

Secondary

Define a simple design problem reflecting a need with specific criteria for success and constraints on materials, time, or cost.Reason: The project involves designing a sushi bar that considers constraints, reflecting this NGSS standard.

3.PS1.4

Supporting

Understand that some physical processes include changes of state that are reversible, and others that are not.Reason: Fermentation and preparation processes in sushi making will demonstrate reversible and irreversible changes.

Common Core Standards - English/Language Arts

RI.3.1

Secondary

Ask and answer questions to demonstrate understanding of a text, referring explicitly to the text as the basis for the answers.Reason: Research into Japanese culture and sushi will require students to ask and answer questions, aligning with this standard.

Social Studies C3 Framework

3.CS.1

Primary

Explain how culture using cultural artifacts reflects time, place, and society at a given time.Reason: The project involves exploring how sushi reflects Japanese culture and history.

Entry Events

Events that will be used to introduce the project to students

Sushi Bar Pop-up Experience

Transform the classroom into a bustling sushi bar for a day, with sensory stations featuring sushi ingredients, a Japanese chef's video demonstration, and traditional music. This immersive setup will ignite students' curiosity about sushi-making processes and allow them to explore the math and science involved in recipes and sushi rolling. The integration of Japanese culture spurs inquiry into geography and social studies, while art activities like creating sushi menus blend creativity with cultural learning.

A Sushi Chef's Mysterious Message

Kick off the project with a cryptic letter from a fictional Sushi Chef, urging students to solve puzzles and conduct experiments to unlock his prized sushi recipes. The scenario encourages decoding activities, problem-solving, and scientific exploration of ingredients while tying in aspects of Japanese history and geography. The mysterious narrative structure hooks students immediately and keeps them engaged throughout the project.

Create Your Sushi Roll Competition

Launch a sushi roll design contest ('Create Your Sushi Roll') where students submit their own sushi roll recipes and designs. Alongside creative expression and culinary exploration, students will calculate ingredient costs, analyze nutritional content, and draw connections to Japanese culinary customs. Offering a blend of art, math, and science within a real-world context, this entry event provides ample pathways for inquiry and exploration.

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Portfolio Activities

These activities progressively build towards your learning goals, with each submission contributing to the student's final portfolio.

Activity 1

Addition and Subtraction Sushi Challenges

This activity focuses on strengthening students' addition and subtraction skills using sushi-themed problems and scenarios. Engaging students in a culinary context helps them practice basic arithmetic, improving their problem-solving abilities in a fun, themed way.

Steps

Here is some basic scaffolding to help students complete the activity.

1. Introduce addition and subtraction concepts using sushi-related scenarios.

2. Provide a variety of sushi ingredient cards for students to add and subtract quantities, simulating sushi preparation.

3. Have students create their sushi roll plans, calculating the total or remaining ingredients needed.

4. Share their solutions with the class, discussing different strategies used in calculations.

Final Product

What students will submit as the final product of the activityA sushi roll plan with detailed calculations of required ingredients, illustrating effective use of addition and subtraction.

Alignment

How this activity aligns with the learning objectives & standardsSupports basic arithmetic operations focusing on addition and subtraction through real-life sushi scenarios.

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Rubric & Reflection

Portfolio Rubric

Grading criteria for assessing the overall project portfolio

Interactive Sushi Bar Project Rubric

Category 1

Mathematical Applications

Assess the ability to use multiplication and division with fractions in practical scenarios related to the sushi bar.

Criterion 1

Multiplication and Division Proficiency

Evaluates the effectiveness of using multiplication and division to calculate sushi ingredient quantities.

Exemplary

4 Points

Accurately and efficiently uses multiplication and division to solve complex ingredient calculations without errors.

Proficient

3 Points

Correctly applies multiplication and division in the majority of ingredient calculations with minor errors.

Developing

2 Points

Attempts multiplication and division with some understanding but with frequent errors.

Beginning

1 Points

Struggles to apply multiplication and division, leading to inaccurate calculations.

Criterion 2

Fractions Understanding

Measures understanding of fractions in the context of ingredient measurement for sushi recipes.

Exemplary

4 Points

Displays a clear understanding of fractions by accurately measuring and using ingredients to create well-balanced sushi recipes.

Proficient

3 Points

Understands and applies fractions correctly in most ingredient measurements with few inaccuracies.

Developing

2 Points

Shows basic understanding of fractions but makes inconsistent measurement errors.

Beginning

1 Points

Has difficulty understanding and applying fractions, resulting in significant measurement errors.

Category 2

Cultural Comprehension

Evaluate the understanding of Japanese culture and history as demonstrated through the sushi bar project.

Criterion 1

Cultural Elements Integration

Assesses integration of Japanese cultural aspects in the sushi bar design.

Exemplary

4 Points

Thoroughly integrates diverse cultural elements, showing a deep understanding of Japanese culture and sushi's historical context.

Proficient

3 Points

Integrates cultural elements effectively, with a solid understanding of Japanese cultural influences.

Developing

2 Points

Includes some cultural elements with basic understanding but lacks depth.

Beginning

1 Points

Displays minimal integration of Japanese cultural elements with little understanding or relevance.

Category 3

Scientific Inquiry and Processes

Assesses understanding of scientific processes like fermentation in sushi preparation.

Criterion 1

Scientific Concept Application

Evaluates application of scientific concepts such as reversible and irreversible changes in sushi making.

Exemplary

4 Points

Demonstrates a robust understanding of scientific processes in sushi preparation, accurately describing the roles of fermentation and other changes.

Proficient

3 Points

Shows understanding of scientific processes and applies them correctly in the context of sushi making.

Developing

2 Points

Shows basic awareness of scientific processes with partial understanding and application.

Beginning

1 Points

Lacks understanding of scientific processes, failing to accurately describe or apply them.

Category 4

Creativity and Design

Assess creative and artistic integration in the design of a sushi bar that also reflects inclusiveness and accessibility.

Criterion 1

Design Innovation

Assesses creativity and innovation in the design of the sushi bar.

Exemplary

4 Points

Exhibits exceptional creativity and innovation, creating an inviting and culturally rich sushi bar design that is inclusive and accessible.

Proficient

3 Points

Demonstrates clear creativity and thoughtfulness in design, with some consideration of accessibility.

Developing

2 Points

Shows basic creativity in design, with limited accessibility features.

Beginning

1 Points

Demonstrates minimal creativity, lacking innovation and accessibility.

Reflection Prompts

End-of-project reflection questions to get students to think about their learning

Question 1

Reflect on how the project helped you understand the cultural significance of sushi in Japanese culture. What was the most surprising thing you learned about Japan that relates to sushi?

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Question 2

On a scale of 1 to 5, how confident do you feel about applying multiplication and division to real-world problems after this project?

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Question 3

Which part of designing and conceptualizing the sushi bar did you find most challenging, and how did you overcome this challenge?

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Question 4

What scientific concept related to sushi preparation (like fermentation) was most interesting to you and why?

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Question 5

How inclusive do you think your sushi bar design was, and what could be improved to make it more accessible?

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Question 6

In what ways did creating sushi recipes help you understand geometric concepts such as fractions?

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