Introduction
Before you know it, it will soon be Christmas. That means our Christmas party is getting closer and you all have to get each other a present. We have spent the past couple of weeks subtracting and adding money, and we will get to use these skills in order to come up with the presents we will be exchanging.
Task
Each of you will be using play money, and I will give everyone $10. I will have several things for sale that you may purchase from me using your $10. Our goal is to buy as many items with our $10, but we must no go over this amount.
Process
Before you start grabbing items, you must first write a list of the items you want with the price. Then, you are to add the amount of each item, and if you go over your budget then you have to subtract an item along with the amount. These are the items I will be having for sale:
Boxes: $1.00 each Stickers: $0.35
Wrapping paper: $0.50 Pencils: $0.15
Construction paper: $0.25 Stamps:$0.45
Candy canes: $.50 Goody bag:$1.30
Small stuffed animal: $1.50 Mini book: $0.75
Christmas cards: $0.75 Crayons:$0.50
Ribbon: $0.50 Keychains:$0.50
Jewelry: $0.75 Pins: $0.25
Toy cars/trucks: $0.75 Juice: $0.50
After I okay your list, you can start organizing and decorating your present.
Evaluation
Each student will be assess by their list. The list has to show the items that were purchased along with the amount. To receive full credit each student has to do the addition/subtraction correctly.
Conclusion
This project will expand the knowledge of the students, and after completing it the students will be able to add and subtract money efficiently. (This project/activity can be seen as a real-life scenario.)
Teacher Page
This webquest is designed to help students use money to subtract and add using a real life scenario.