Act 1
1. How many calories is that?
2. Write down a guess.
Act 2
3. What information would be useful to figure this out?
4. Write down some questions you have in your head right now.
Act 3
Sequel
5. Write an equation to describe this situation.
6. How many M&M’s would be needed to have 1000 calories?
Common Core Standards
6.RP.A.3
Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems, e.g., by reasoning about tables of equivalent ratios, tape diagrams, double number line diagrams, or equations.
6.RP.A.3
Use ratio and rate reasoning to solve real-world and mathematical problems, e.g., by reasoning about tables of equivalent ratios, tape diagrams, double number line diagrams, or equations.
TEKS
6.5(A)
represent mathematical and real-world problems involving ratios and rates using scale factors, tables, graphs, and proportions
6.5(A)
represent mathematical and real-world problems involving ratios and rates using scale factors, tables, graphs, and proportions
When Math Happens 
If you divide the 21 calories by the 5 m&m’s, you get 4.2 calories per m&m. 4.2 x 54 =226.8. How did you get 230?
Bill,
Thank you for the comment. I originally just put 230 because it was on the package. I just changed the act 2 image to say that 5 M&M’s are 21.3 calories. That should work now. Double check me though!