Tony's Tiger BITES

Maudestine McLeary             John Hope
                               5515 S. Lowe
                               Chicago, Illinois 60620                       
                               312-962-2760                  
 
Objective:

    Given a recipe the student will be able to make equivalent fractions, follow
directions and complete the recipe.  

Materials:

       recipe for Tony's Tiger Bites
       microwave oven
       13x9x2-inch pan
       4-quart mixing bowl
       spatula
       waxed paper if needed                 

Strategy:

      Using the list of ingredients in the given recipe the student will 
calculate the amount needed to make twice the recipe, 3 times the recipe, 
1/2 of the recipe and 1/4 of the recipe. 

Activities:

       1. review multiplication and division of fractions
       2. make equivalent fractions  3x, 2x, 1/2, and 1/4 of the recipe
       3. review kitchen safety rules
       4. follow recipe to serve 32 Tony's Tiger Bites
       5. ENJOY FINISHED PRODUCT
  
   1 10-ounce package (about 40) regular marshmallows
   1/2 cup margarine
   1/3 cup peanut butter
   7 1/2 cups or one 10-ounce package Kellogg's Frosted Flakes cereal
       1. In a 4-quart microwavable bowl, melt marshmallows and margarine
          on High for 3 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking.
       2. Stir in peanut butter until mixture is smooth.  Add Kellogg's Frosted 
          Flakes cereal, stirring until well coated.
       3. Using a buttered spatula or waxed paper, press mixture into a 
          lightly greased 13x9x2-inch pan. Cut into 1 1/2x2-inch bars.

Note: Use fresh marshmallows for best results.

Range-Top Method:  Melt margarine in large saucepan over low heat.  Add 
marshmallows and stir until completely melted.  Remove from heat.  Follow steps 
2 and 3 above. 

Follow up activity will be to check the nutritional value and percentage of U.S.
Recommended Daily Allowances.