A great way to get kids motivated with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division (and so much more)!!! Students work independently to create a holiday meal plan and gift list for their "family" while under a strict budget.
This PDF includes slips each student can draw giving them their "family" and "gift & food budget".
It will take approx 1-1.5 weeks to complete in class depending on how in depth you go.
I have my students calculate tax and incorporate coupons and sales.
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