Cookie Mining: Ore Production & Cost-Benefit Analysis

Each student needs:

• 1 sheet graph paper
• 1 chocolate chip cookie
• pencil
• at least 2 mining tools; choose from paperclip, round toothpick, flat toothpick
• Cookie Mining Worksheet (PDF)

To share with the entire class:

• paperclips
• round toothpicks
• flat toothpicks
• Cookie Mining Reference Sheet (PDF), either write its information on the classroom board or make copies as a handout
• clock or watch, for timing students’ mining work
• (optional) calculators