Welcome to Camp Kapassatee

A Math Expedition A Math Expedition

for Grades 3-4 for Grades 3-4

to Explore Capacityto Explore Capacity

The Camping TripA Scout Leader, Gallon Man, is

taking his troop to Camp Kapassatee to learn all about capacity. The kids in his troop have worked to earn different rankings: Ounce, Cup, Pint, and Quart. The troopers must complete a series of tasks in order to earn a “Measurement Badge” and hopefully get promoted in their rankings. Your job is to be their camp counselor and lead them through their tasks.

Gallon Man and his TroopsAs camp counselor, your first job is to create a

model of Gallon Man and his troops.To make the model, you will need:

» 5 pieces of construction paper» A pair of scissors» Marker or pencil» Glue

Click here to begin making

the model

Gallon Man Quart Status Pint Status Cup StatusOunce Status

Making the Model- Part I Write “gal.” on one piece of

construction paper. This is the “Gallon Man.”

Take another piece of construction paper, and fold it in half. Then, fold it in half again. Open the construction paper, and cut along the folds.

These are the quarts. Write “qt.” on each.

How many quart campers are at Camp Kapassatee?

Gallon

Quart

Making the Model- Part II Take another piece of

construction paper, and cut it into quarts like you did on the last slide.

Take each quart, and fold it in half. Open the papers, and cut along the folds.

These are the pints. Write “pt.” on each.

How many pint campers are at Camp Kapassatee?

Pint

Making the Model- Part III Take another piece of

construction paper, and cut it into quarts. Then, cut the quarts into pints. Then, fold each pint in half. Open the papers, and cut along the folds.

These are the cups. Write “cup” on each.

How many cup campers are at Camp Kapassatee?

Cup

Making the Model- Part IV Take the last piece of

construction paper, and cut it into quarts. Then, cut one of the quarts into pints. Then, cut one of the pints into cups.

Take one cup, and fold it in half. Then, fold it in half again. Then, fold it in half a third time. Open the paper, and cut along the folds.

These are the ounces. Write “oz.” on each.

How many ounce campers would there be at Camp Kapassatee if you cut all of the “cups” into “oz?” Ounce

Making the Model- Part V Assemble the gallon man

and his troops by following this diagram:

How many cups are in a pint?

How many quarts are in a gallon?

How many pints are in a quart?

How many cups are in a quart?

How many cups are in a gallon?

How many pints are in a gallon?Click here to

Go back toThe chart

Task #1: Capacity Match-upScout Leader, Gallon Man,

has set out a variety of camping items. The troopers’ first challenge is to list each item under the unit best suited to measure its contents. Camp Counselor, help the troops to be sure they get it right!

Ounce Cup Pint Quart Gallon

Coffee mugCoffee mug

Coffee potCoffee pot

Small bowlSmall bowl

Drink coolerDrink cooler

Large bucketLarge bucket

Small cooking potSmall cooking pot

Large bottle of waterLarge bottle of water

Bottle of insect Bottle of insect repellentrepellent

Spoon Spoon

Task #2: Capacity Relay Ranger Rhonda has set up a relay game.

The object is to be the first team to fill its bucket to the top with the container provided. Each team’s bucket will hold two gallons of water. The game requires each team member to go down to the lake with his container, fill it with water, and then bring it back and pour it in his team’s bucket until it’s filled. But this game is not fair because each team has a different size container to use!

In the chart below, record the number of trips to the lake each team must make in order to fill its bucket. Use the information in the table (or your gallon man) to help you. *Remember each bucket = 2 gallons

2 cups = 1 pint2 pints = 1 quart

4 quarts = 1 gallon

TeamSize of Container

Trips Needed

One

Two

Three

Four One Gallon

One Quart

One Pint

One Cup

Click here to see Mr. Gallon again

Task #3: Capacity Stumpers

Ranger Ralph has written statements about capacity that may or may not be true. He wants each camper sitting around the campfire to tell whether each statement makes sense or not. If it doesn’t, he wants the camper to explain why.

Is the statement true or false?If false, tell why in the box below!

Simon drank a pint of juice with his lunch today.

True False

Is the statement true or false?If false, tell why in the box below!

After the hike, Maggie used a cup of water to wash up.

True False

Is the statement true or false?If false, tell why in the box below!

Samantha put a quart of milk in her cereal this morning.

True False

Task #4: Serving Lunch

At camp today, you and the other troopers will be working in the Kapassatee Café. You must serve lunch to the rest of the camp. Use the following recipes to make the food and drinks needed for the campers. Be careful to convert the measurements correctly, or the food will turn out wrong!

Recipe One: Fruit Power Lemonade

This recipe will make 12 cups of Fruit Power Lemonade

Ingredients:• 8 medium lemons, halved • 8 cups water = _______ pint(s) water =_______quart(s)

water• 2 cup sugar = ________ pint(s) sugar• 4 cups sliced fresh fruit= _______ pint(s)=______quart(s)

• 4 cups Ice cubes

Now you can make Fruit Power Lemonade!

Directions:

• Grip one lemon half firmly; press and twist onto lemon reamer until all juice is released. Repeat with remaining lemon halves. Discard empty halves. If necessary, strain juice through strainer to remove lemon seeds. You should have about 3/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice.

• In a large jar or pitcher combine the freshly squeezed

lemon juice, water, and sugar. Stir vigorously until sugar is just dissolved. Add assorted fruits. Ladle immediately into individual disposable cups filled with ice cubes, or chill several hours.

Recipe Two: Sour Cream Biscuits

This recipe makes 40 Biscuits

Ingredients:• 8 cups flour = _____ pint(s) = ______ quart(s)• 6 teaspoons baking powder • 2 teaspoons baking soda • 2 teaspoons salt • 1 cup cold butter • 2 cups milk = _____ pint(s)• 2 cups sour cream = _____ pint(s)

Directions• Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Measure flour, baking

powder, baking soda, and salt. Stir these ingredients together in a large mixing bowl. Using a pastry blender, cut butter into dry ingredients until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (Or, crumble the butter in with your fingers.)

• In a small bowl stir together milk and sour cream until mixture is almost smooth. Make a well in the center of the flour mixture. Add the milk mixture all at once. Using a wooden spoon stir just until the dough sticks together.

• Using hands or a wooden spoon, push dough onto a lightly floured surface. Sprinkle a little flour on hands. Gently knead 8 or 10 times or just until dough holds together.

• Pat dough to 1/2-inch thickness. (Or, roll dough with a floured rolling pin.) Using the edge of a clean, floured ruler, cut dough into large diamonds or squares, approximately 3 inches. Place on ungreased baking sheet, leaving about 1-inch space between each biscuit.

• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until golden brown. Using a wide spatula carefully remove biscuits from baking sheet. Serve immediately.

Now you can make Sour Cream Biscuits!

Recipe Three: Orange Frosts

This recipe makes 8 Drinks.

Ingredients:

• 8 cups milk = ____pint(s) = ______ quart(s)• 4 cups water = ____pint(s) = ______ quart(s)• 4 cups ice cubes = ____pint(s) = _____

quart(s• 12 tablespoons sugar• 4 cups frozen orange juice concentrate =

____pint(s) = _____ quart(s)

Now you can make orange frosts!

Directions

• Combine all the ingredients in a blender.

• Process until frothy, and the ice cubes are chopped.

• It makes a delicious breakfast treat.