Cheese That Goes Crunch
Which is better: crunchy or puffy Cheetos?
Students will
- Determine the number of crunchy Cheetos that are equivalent to one puffy Cheeto
- Discuss differences between crunchy and puffy Cheetos
- Model Cheetos using geometry, and quantify cheesiness using surface area and volume
Before you begin
Students should be comfortable calculating unit rates and using proportional reasoning, though this lesson can also be used to review these topics. More important is familiarity with the concepts of surface area and volume. It’s also helpful if students have seen the surface area and volume formulas for a cylinder, although this lesson can be used to introduce these formulas.Common Core Standards
Content Standards
Mathematical Practices
Downloads
Additional Materials
- Cheetos (crunchy and puffy)
- Rulers
- String (optional)
Shoutouts
Frito Lay, Chester the Cheetah
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