Transform your math block into a real-world celebration! In this Project-Based Learning (PBL) activity, students are given a $100 budget to design their dream balloon order. This high-engagement resource blends multiplication, multi-step problem solving, and data visualization into one seamless slide deck.

Designed for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Grade, this resource is perfect for a multi-day math project, a fun end-of-unit assessment, or a sub plan that students will actually enjoy!

✨ What’s Included in This Resource:

• The Balloon Order Project: The core activity where students shop, calculate costs, and stay under budget.
• Differentiated Templates: Includes a blank template so you can customize the budget or prices to meet your students’ specific needs.
• 10 Word Problems: Use these for whole-group instruction, math centers, or as "Fast Finisher" challenges.
• Graphing & Design: Students don't just calculate; they visualize their data through multiple graph styles and a creative drawing component.
• Balloon Order Worksheets: Additional practice pages, including challenge versions for your advanced learners.
• Answer Key & Exemplar: A completed example to show students exactly what success looks like.

🧠 Skills Covered:

• Multiplication: Calculating totals for multiple items.
• Addition & Subtraction (with Regrouping): Tracking a running total and remaining budget.
• Data & Graphing: Representing their order in various formats.
• Critical Thinking: Following multi-step directions and making economic choices.